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PwC Establishes Financial Crime Prevention Strategies Unit in Poland

Global Expansion of Financial Crime Unit (FCU)

In response to growing pressure from regulatory authorities and increasing complexity of financial transactions, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has established its fourth global Financial Crime Unit (FCU) in Poland. This unit will provide expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) to financial institutions in the region.

Mission and Objectives

The FCU is a competence center that brings together top experts in AML, a critical area of financial services aimed at preventing illicit funds from being integrated into the legal financial system. The unit’s primary objectives include:

  • Detecting and preventing money laundering
  • Countering organized crime
  • Combating the financing of terrorism

Services Offered

The FCU will deliver projects that include:

  • Creating “Know-Your-Client” (KYC) procedures for high-risk clients
  • Analyzing transactional activity for red flags
  • Assessing and documenting instances of politically exposed persons
  • Streamlining and automating processes

Job Opportunities

The unit is seeking experts with diverse backgrounds in law, linguistics, IT, and finance to join its team. While experience is an asset, the FCU also welcomes graduates and students who possess:

  • Analytical thinking skills
  • Good knowledge of English

Candidates can expect a development path that aligns with their interests, skills, and competencies, including:

  • Furthering knowledge in AML
  • Developing effective team management
  • Building process analysis and optimization skills
  • Designing technological solutions for the financial sector
  • Learning project management principles

Recruitment Positions Available

The FCU is currently open to new recruits who want to join its growing team. Several recruitment positions are available, including:

  • Policy & Compliance SME
  • Operations TL
  • Process SME
  • Technology
  • PMO

Impact on Poland’s Economy

As Poland’s economy continues to grow and global economic trends shift, the PwC Financial Crime Unit will play a crucial role in helping financial institutions navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape while maintaining a secure and stable business environment.