Europe West Financial Crime Policy Team - Manager

Europe West Financial Crime Policy Team - Manager

Location: Wrocław / Katowice - 2 days in office / 3 days remote

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The opportunity

We are seeking a Europe West (EW) FinCrime Policy Manager to support and lead the development, maintenance and implementation of EY EW’s Financial Crime policies, standards and guidance, covering AML/CTF and Sanctions.

The role sits within the EY EW Compliance framework and focuses on translating regulatory requirements and internal policy decisions into clear, practical and operationally effective guidance for use across multiple EW jurisdictions.

The EW FinCrime Policy Manager works closely with the EW FinCrime Policy Team Lead, EW Compliance leadership, and key stakeholders across central and local teams, including external regulators, and supports consistency and quality in AML/CTF and Sanctions document application across the region.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage and contribute to the drafting, review and maintenance of AML/CTF and Sanctions policies, standards, procedures and guidance across EW.
• Interpret regulatory developments, supervisory expectations and internal policy updates and support their translation into operational guidance.
• Support the implementation of EW‑wide AML/CTF and Sanctions standards across jurisdictions, working closely with central and local compliance teams.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies or implementation challenges and propose practical improvements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives relating to AML/CTF and Sanctions frameworks, methodologies and guidance, including roles, responsibilities and escalation standards.
• Coordinate input from stakeholders across central functions, local firms and lines of defense.
• Support regulatory or supervisory interactions by preparing policy‑related documentation and responses, where required.
• Provide guidance, coaching and informal oversight to more junior policy team members.
• Track deliverables and support reporting on policy development and implementation progress to senior EW Compliance leadership.
• Interpret regulatory developments, including EU‑level AML reforms and emerging supervisory expectations, and translate these into practical, EW‑wide policy guidance

Skills and attributes for success

• University degree in Law, Economics or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification or certification in AML, CTF, Sanctions or Financial Economic Crime is preferred.
• Typically 7–10 years’ experience in Financial Crime roles.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF and Sanctions regulatory frameworks and their operational application.
• Proven experience drafting and maintaining compliance policies, standards and procedures.
• Ability to assess regulatory requirements and convert them into clear, practical guidance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with good attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and stakeholders in a complex, cross‑border environment.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality and professional judgment. 

What we look for 

• A structured and pragmatic policy professional with strong drafting capability.
• Comfortable working in a regulated, evolving environment.
• Collaborative and inclusive mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions and geographies.
• Ability to balance regulatory rigor with operational practicality. 

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in a multinational environment.
• Exposure to regulatory or supervisory interactions.
• Experience supporting policy harmonization or transformation initiatives. 

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations –  Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

About EY

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