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Support regulated entities in the various areas (brokerage, CFDs, payment Institution, OANDA Crypto).
Work on an award-winning platform that processes billions of dollars every day.
Boost up your career in a global, multicultural company.
How do we work?
As our MLRO, you will be part of the global Compliance Team, which is responsible for safeguarding the firm’s integrity and ensuring full adherence to international financial crime standards. You will take full ownership of our AML/CFT framework, acting as the primary lead for Poland while providing regulatory oversight across our broader European operations.
In this role, you will:
Drive regulatory oversight & strategy: Oversee the implementation and day-to-day operation of the firm's AML/CFT and Sanctions compliance program, ensuring full adherence to the Polish AML/CFT Act, EU AML Directives, Polish FSA (KNF) guidelines, and Group standards.
Manage risk assessments: Develop, implement, and regularly update the Enterprise-Wide AML/CFT Risk Assessment (EWRA) and oversee the client risk-scoring methodology.
Lead GIIF relations & reporting: Act as the primary point of contact for the General Inspector of Financial Information (GIIF), investigate complex alerts and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) in a timely manner.
Maintain policies & procedures: Draft, review, and maintain internal AML/KYC, Sanctions and PEP procedures, ensuring they adapt rapidly to changing regulatory landscapes and KNF inspection expectations.
Oversee KYC & Enhanced due Diligence (EDD): Serve as the final escalation point for complex onboarding cases. Review and approve High-Risk clients, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and complex corporate structures.
Drive transaction monitoring & screening: Manage the effectiveness of transaction monitoring and client screening (Sanctions, PEP, Adverse Media), working closely with Group teams, IT, and vendors to calibrate rules and reduce false positives.
Direct regulatory audits & inquiries: Lead the preparation for and management of external regulatory inspections (KNF, GIIF) and collaborate with internal/external auditors on AML matters.
Design and deliver mandatory annual AML/CFT training programs for all employees, fostering a strong culture of compliance across the entity.
Execute management reporting: Provide regular Management Information (MI) and comprehensive annual AML reports to the CCO and the Management Board.
What skillset do you need to be successful in this role?
At least 5 years of AML/CFT experience, including 1+ year as an MLRO, Deputy MLRO, or managerial role, specifically within a brokerage house, investment firm or capital markets environment
Expert knowledge of the Polish AML/CFT Act, EU AML Directives, KNF regulatory guidelines and global sanctions regimes (EU, OFAC, UN, Polish national lists).
Strong investigative skills with the ability to analyze complex financial data, trading patterns, and corporate structures to identify financial crime typologies relevant to the capital market.
Fluent Polish and English (C1/C2) languages are mandatory for drafting regulatory documentation and communicating with international stakeholders and local regulators.
Proven ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly to business units and management, balancing regulatory strictness with business enablement.
Spotless professional reputation and a clean criminal record.
CAMS, ICA or equivalent certification is desirable but not mandatory
OANDA Global Corporation is a diverse and global team with offices around the world. We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to OANDA. We are committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.
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