AML/KYC Analyst
Brown Brothers Harriman · Krakow ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Visa sponsorship
- Yes
Analyzes and maintains anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) files for financial services clients, ensuring compliance with regulations and communicating requirements to teams.
At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.
Location: Kraków
Hybrid model 3 days per week in the office /2 days for a parent of a child up to 4 years old
The AML/KYC Analyst will be part of the Relationship Excellence Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Know Your Customer (KYC) Team and will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of AML/KYC files on behalf of RE clients. S/he will manage communications with RMs, clients, and BBH Compliance. In addition to supporting operational initiatives, this position will define and execute process improvements and participate in working groups and other initiatives that impact RE AML/KYC processes. Specific responsibilities include reviewing documents and succinctly communicating regulatory requirements and process changes to RE relationship management teams while keeping abreast of regulatory changes.
Area of Responsibility:
Analysis:
- Complete AML/KYC files as assigned by the AML/KYC Team Lead, following best practices and meeting applicable deadlines
- Review and validate that select RE clients’ actual account activity and use of BBH’s products and services are consistent with the clients’ stated expected account activity and use of BBH’s products and services
- Ensure that daily work is completed in accordance with defined procedures, while using judgment to ask questions on areas the procedures do not cover
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of BBH’s AML/KYC program including consistent interaction with BBH’s AML-Compliance team and other training opportunities
- Act as a resource to the RM community to assist with questions related to the AML/KYC process
- Assist with ad hoc projects and AML/KYC or Compliance related initiatives impacting RE
Problem Resolution :
- Identify and resolve problems following established internal guidelines and outside regulatory requirements.
- Advise Relationship Managers and other team members as issues are found as well as determine impact and work through resolution with appropriate parties.
- Advise Relationship Managers on established internal procedures for compliance related activities
- Communicate compliance requirements and regulatory orders in both written and oral format to management
- Determine whether additional review by AML/KYC Team Leader is warranted
Risk Management:
- Ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to on a daily basis
- Develop an understanding of AML/KYC requirements as well as its implications and application within Relationship Excellence
- Identify problem items and escalate to AML/KYC Team Leader as appropriate
- Ability to see through gray areas and assess AML/KYC related risks
Process Improvement:
- Suggest process improvements from both a workflow and systemic perspective to increase productivity and efficiency.
- Contribute to the documentation of all processes and procedures, ensuring they are kept up to date.
Requirements:
- BA/BS degree
- 3+ years of Financial Services or Banking industry experience with AML/KYC experience preferred
- Ability to liaise across departments/functions as needed for research and analysis
- Understanding of the financial services industry, investment vehicles and legal structures - specific knowledge of BBH clients, products and services desired
- Problem solving skills and the ability to think creatively
- Ability to identify, recommend, and implement improvements to existing processes
- Ability to communicate professionally through effective verbal and written skills
- Intellectual curiosity
- Ability to multi-task and adjust to competing demands
- Attention to detail
What we offer:
To encourage cultural awareness and philanthropy, BBHers have 1 Culture Celebration Day and 1 Community Service Day in addition to their paid standard vacation allowance.
Private medical care.
Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program - offering independent and confidential counselling services for you and your family. You can get support for topics including family, marriage and relationships, finances, and legal issues.
Professional trainings and qualification support.
Wellbeing Program.
We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.
About BBH:
Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.
We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.
We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.
Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.