Marqeta is hiring a Senior Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Analyst to join the global Financial Crime Compliance Team. You will be responsible for two core components of the corporate AML compliance function. The first component is partner bank and internal audit responses. You will be responsible for the planning, execution and collection of responses from senior management to bank and internal auditors. The second component is the successful delivery of complex projects focused on enhancing our Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions processes and controls.

You will work with some of the world’s most innovative companies as they partner with Marqeta to bring their payments business ideas to life.

This role can be performed in a hybrid work model (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday onsite) from our Warsaw office. We’d love for you to join us in Warsaw.

What You’ll Do

Work with diverse internal and external teams to understand payment card programs, with a specific emphasis on financial crimes concerns, such as AML and Sanctions Compliance for unique market segments
Lead end-to-end management of AML- focused projects for internal and external stakeholders.
Assist in periodic reviews, and updates of AML policies and risk assessments
Efficiently research of publicly available data set that may yield additional context and expertly communicate the findings of analysis, research and information sharing formal and informal briefings and written reports
Provide audit support to AML and Sanctions senior leadership by tracking response delivery, response sufficiency and collecting supporting documentation
Participate in project definition and idea generation, work on collaborative projects with partners across the globe with a focus on the Financial Crime Compliance risk mitigation
Effectively communicate and present findings to the management team to strengthen business decisions
Act as a primary point of contact and support level with Financial Crime Compliance regulatory reviews, audits and core business initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Five years related industry experience in AML audit preferably within a payments, fintech, or banking environments with exposure to US, Canada and the EU
Significant exposure to The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA -USA), FATF Recommendations (Global) and EU AML Directives (EU)
Prior experience as a project manager creating reports and powerpoint presentations within a compliance space
A superior eye for detail and a high degree of personal ownership over projects and initiatives
A high degree of motivation, intellectual curiosity and accountability
In-depth knowledge of AML audit, audit methodologies and remediation
Highly effective verbal and written communication (English) and presentation skills with all levels of the organization and customers
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills to build partnerships and alliances internally and with external partners at all levels of the organization
High proficiency in drafting reports, creating persuasive presentations and interpreting data

Nice-To-Haves

Prior experience as a global bank auditor or examiner with the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (UKNF), European Banking Authority (EBA) or US Financial Regulator (FDIC, OCC, ect.)
Exposure to public speaking and prior experience presenting to senior executives
Prior exposure within the AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) space in developing AML strategies, developing KPI’s/KRI’s, and measuring

Your Manager

Thai Trower - Vice President, Global Financial Crime Compliance

Recruiter

Agata Wojciechowska

Compensation and Benefits

When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position, reflected in PLN, is: 156,000-195,000. The bonus target for this position is 10% of the applicable base salary, subject to the plan terms and meeting eligibility requirements.

Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers:

Monthly stipend for your home office equipment and connectivity
Annual development stipend to support your growth and development
Pension Scheme provided by Allianz
Employee health through Luxmed with employee cover paid at 100% by Marqeta
Four floating holidays as additional paid days off to your annual leave entitlement
In-office amenities including: drinks and snacks, wellness room, dedicated barista, community events onsite
MultiSport Plus membership offerings