Financial Crime Analyst
PwC · Lviv, Ukraine · 10d ago
Job Description & Summary
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At PwC, we turn challenges into opportunities. As part of a global network of more than 370,000 professionals across 149 countries, we help businesses solve complex problems through audit, consulting, tax, and technology services.
PwC SDC Lviv is a dynamic and growing team supporting projects across Central and Eastern Europe. Here, you'll work with international stakeholders, modern technologies, and experienced professionals while building valuable skills in a collaborative environment.
Why Join Us?
What We Offer
- Flexible work model — work remotely or from our modern office in Lviv.
- Professional development — personal development plans, mentoring, and English & Polish language courses.
- Career growth — official employment from day one, annual salary reviews, and clear career opportunities.
- Supportive culture — a collaborative environment where your ideas matter and your growth is encouraged.
About the Role
We are looking for a Financial Crime Analyst to join our Financial Crime Unit (FCU) Team and support international projects delivered in cooperation with colleagues from Poland.
FCU Team provides consulting and operational support to global financial institutions across Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), Know Your Customer (KYC), regulatory compliance, risk management, and financial crime prevention. You will help analyze customer information, investigate potential risks, conduct research, and support clients in meeting regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and maintain customer profiles and case documentation.
- Conduct research using internal and external information sources.
- Collect, analyse, and validate customer information and supporting documentation.
- Identify potential risks, adverse findings, and financial crime red flags.
- Draw conclusions and recommend appropriate next steps based on investigation results.
- Escalate adverse findings to Quality Analysts, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Team Leaders when required.
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Deliver high-quality work within agreed deadlines and performance targets.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Interest and experience in AML, CTF, KYC, Compliance, Risk Management, or Financial Crime Prevention.
- Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information and formulate evidence-based conclusions.
- Strong research and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- English proficiency at B2+ level (written and spoken).
- Degree in Economics, Finance, Law, Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, or a related field.
Nice to Have
- Previous experience in AML, KYC, Compliance, Risk Management, Banking, Financial Services, or Investigations.
- Knowledge of Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, or financial crime risk assessment.
Why PwC?
At PwC, you will have the opportunity to work on meaningful international projects, learn from experienced professionals, and develop valuable skills in one of the fastest-growing areas of financial services. We invest in our people and create an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and succeed.