Legal & (AML) Compliance Officer

As Legal & (AML) Compliance Officer you will play a key role in safeguarding LYNXs legal and regulatory integrity within the Polish market. You will support the organization on a wide range of legal compliance AML/CFT and regulatory matters while helping ensure that LYNX operates fully in line with Polish and European financial regulations.

In this role you combine legal expertise with a proactive and business-oriented mindset. You will work closely with multiple departments across the organization and act as a trusted advisor on regulatory risks compliance frameworks and AML/CFT governance.

You will also act as the designated AMLRO for the Polish branch taking ownership of AML/CFT governance risk management reporting obligations and regulatory interactions with the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (PFSA).

• Providing legal compliance AML/CFT and regulatory support to all LYNX departments in Poland
• Conducting legal and regulatory research and translating complex regulations into practical advice and clear documentation
• Supporting the organization in identifying managing and mitigating legal and regulatory risks
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations such as MiFID II DORA GDPR AMLR and Polish AML/CFT legislation
• Advising management on compliance-related matters and contributing to the execution and monitoring of the compliance monitoring program
• Preparing compliance reports for senior management and relevant stakeholders
• Conducting risk assessments and ensuring control frameworks remain robust and up to date
• Maintaining and improving internal policies SOPs and compliance documentation in line with regulatory requirements
• Driving continuous improvement of compliance monitoring reporting and governance processes
• Acting as the designated AMLRO for the Polish branch including responsibility for AML/CFT governance and reporting obligations
• Identifying assessing and managing AML/CFT risks within the business model and ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are implemented
• Representing the organization in discussions with the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (PFSA) external auditors and other regulatory stakeholders
• Independently proposing AML/CFT improvements and measures to management and supervisory bodies

• A legal and compliance professional with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset
• 47 years of experience as a legal counsel lawyer or compliance officer within the financial sector
• Strong expertise in financial laws and regulations
• A completed degree in Polish law
• Strong knowledge of Polish and European AML/CFT regulations and hands-on experience applying them in practice
• Demonstrable experience identifying assessing and managing AML/CFT risks within a financial services environment
• The ability to translate complex regulations into clear analyses advice and practical solutions
• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
• Fluency in Polish and English both written and spoken
• Affinity with the financial sector and capital markets

• Experience interacting directly with the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (PFSA) or other regulatory bodies
• Experience working in an international financial services or brokerage environment
• Familiarity with compliance monitoring frameworks and regulatory reporting processes

• A competitive salary and excellent secondary benefits
• A13th month
• Other localized benefits ( for your info - TBD what benefits we offer )
• A generous learning and development budget
• Hybrid working model
• A collaborative and informal work environment
• Regular team events and social activities
• The opportunity to grow and develop your career within an international company

LYNX helps you invest in yourself.
Working at LYNX means joining the LYNX family.
The development opportunities make LYNX the best place to work.

This is what employees say about LYNX and it is exactly what we want to offer: a work environment where you can get the best out of yourself.

At our offices in the heart of Amsterdam Ghent Berlin and Prague we work every day to offer both private and professional clients the best trading opportunities through a fast user-friendly and reliable trading platform.

LYNX is an international FinTech where more than 300 colleagues work together to support investors across Europe building a relaxed and informal work environment where personal growth and collaboration are key.