We are BNP Paribas S.A. (Branch in Poland), a part of BNP Paribas Group with 200 years of experience in banking. Since 2008, we are at the heart of Warsaw, and now we are also  in Krakow. As Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB), we offer financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients in a number of locations globally.

*We offer fixed-term employment contract via external agency.

KYC Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Execute operational processes to capture high‑quality client data in our systems and tools.
• Complete, accurate KYC files; ensure information integrity to satisfy regulatory requirements.
• Collect, gather and analyse KYC documentation; assess client risk levels in line with internal risk‑rating methodology.
• Run name checks against sanctions, politically‑exposed‑person (PEP) lists and perform adverse‑information searches; evaluate materiality according to AML policy.
• Use dedicated systems to filter transactions, applying the relevant procedures to meet regulatory expectations.
• Enter customer and beneficial‑owner names across databases, standardising processes and improving overall KYC data quality.
• Perform 1st‑line controls to mitigate operational risk and support the overall control environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years in KYC, AML, or compliance within a banking or financial‑services environment.
• Strong understanding of EU AML directives, GDPR, FATF recommendations, and sanctions regimes.
• Proficient with KYC platforms MS Office & data‑entry tools; comfortable learning new systems.
• Ability to analyse documentation, assess risk levels, and judge the materiality of adverse information.
• Precise data entry and rigorous adherence to procedural standards.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English and French
• Collaborative mindset, capable of working with Front‑Office, Legal, and Risk partners.