KYC Lead Specialist – Quality Assurance Team
State Street · Gdańsk, Poland +1 · 1d ago
Who we are looking for
The Global AML Center is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented KYC professional to join our Quality Assurance team as a KYC Lead Specialist. We are looking for someone with strong AML/KYC expertise, a passion for quality, and the confidence to act as a subject matter expert for KYC and QA teams.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, and the review of high-risk customer profiles. Strong analytical skills, stakeholder management, and the ability to coach and support colleagues are essential. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced regulatory environment and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of AML risk management.
Why this role is important to us
Quality Assurance is a key part of State Street's AML control framework, helping protect the firm from regulatory, financial, and reputational risk. As a KYC Lead Specialist, you will ensure KYC reviews are completed accurately, consistently, and in line with global AML requirements.
You will serve as a trusted expert within the Global AML Center, driving quality excellence through technical guidance, rigorous reviews, and stakeholder collaboration. Your work will strengthen our controls, support operational effectiveness, and help deliver high-quality AML/KYC services across our global business.
What you will be responsible for
The KYC Lead Specialist will
• Perform 4-eyed quality assurance checks of KYC records for accuracy / completeness before verification; cooperate closely with KYC Specialists in doing so.
• Validate that State Street AML Policies, Standards & Procedures with respect to CIP / CDD are adhered to and that KYC Specialist conclusions are clear, complete and supported by necessary documentation, information and screening results.
• Validate enhanced due diligence on high risk customers / accounts.
• Complete the necessary forms / checklists required to support quality assurance.
• Meet agreed targets for quality assurance reviews within agreed timeframes, escalating when required.
• Ensure all assigned tasks are correctly maintained on designated tracking / reporting tool.
• Provide updates to stakeholders upon request.
• Assist with external regulatory examinations or testing.
• Follow the speak up, listen up values - including timely escalation of AML concerns, suspicious activity or any corporate policy breaches.
• Notify local management of operational issues.
• Attend and participate in AML awareness training sessions to continue to enhance the quality of deliverables.
• Support ad hoc and/ or strategic projects as required.
• Act as a KYC subject matter expert; providing technical expertise and guidance to all KYC/QA specialists as needed.
• Collaborate and lead conversations with key stakeholders with regards to the execution and accurate tracking of key deliverables from the Global AML Center.
• Providing support to the QA Operations Manager if required.
• Act as deputy to the QA Operations Manager in their absence.
• Demonstrate commitment to AML risk excellence through the timely and accurate completion of the firm’s “know your customer” due diligence. requirements, including for periodic / event driven reviews and in respect of expected vs actual transaction activity review.
• Maintain role-specific knowledge of the current anti-money laundering and financial crime risks and issues through completion of the annual AML Academy, and any other financial crime training deemed applicable to the role.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
• Experience in AML / KYC client on boarding / periodic reviews or compliance function (3 years+)
• Experience of analyzing High Risk Customer AML Profiles.
• Advanced knowledge of anti-money laundering / know-your-customer regulations and processes.
• Knowledge of State Street procedures and requirements would be an advantage.
• Intellectual curiosity for continuous learning around AML and KYC.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Very good language skills in English.
• One or more of the following language skills would be an advantage: French, German, Italian, Dutch, Arabic.
Note: The role requires a minimum of 3 days per week working from the office
Minimum Salary:
zł87 000 AnnualThe minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ.
Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees.
In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.
We Offer:
Permanent contract from day one
Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)
Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children)
Premium life insurance package and private pension plan
Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs
Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice
Variety of well-being programs
Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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