AML Analyst with French

Sopra Steria is one of the largest players in the tech industry in Europe, known for its consulting, digital services and software development. We operate in nearly 30 countries in the world, hiring more than 55,000 employees.
The Polish branch, as the Global Delivery Center, operates in Katowice since 2007 and has been growing ever since. Currently, our team consists of around 1,000 specialists.

Within the Digital Platform Services department, our teams specialize in areas such as cloud, operating systems, virtualization, databases, backup or storage, as well as networking and security. We also have 1st line support consultants who speak French and English, but also Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and German.

The Application Services department is responsible for areas such as software development, data engineering, testing services, CRM, ITSM and ERP platform integrations, as well as application management for customers in Scandinavia, Benelux, France, Germany, Switzerland and the UK.

We are looking for an AML Analyst to join Sopra Steria Polska and work for a client in the neo banking sector. 

This role combines Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews and AntiMoney Laundering / CounterTerrorist Financing (AML/CTF) investigations. The Analyst will autonomously conduct compliance reviews for retail and corporate clients, analyse and investigate potential money laundering alerts, and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for submission to TRACFIN, all in line with French regulations and internal procedures. 

Responsibilities 

• Collect and verify retail and corporate customers’ legal and financial documents (Kbis, company statutes, ownership, UBOs, etc.). 

• Analyse company structure, sector, and ownership to assess AML/CTF risks. 

• Spot, remediate, and escalate risk factors or unusual situations according to internal processes (L0/L1/L2). 

• Perform enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews as required. 

• Document analysis and investigation outcomes in internal systems, following all relevant policies and procedures. 

• Prepare supporting documentation and draft SARs for submission to TRACFIN, in collaboration with French MLROs. 

• Update customer databases and draft summary analyses and recommendations. 

• Handle highly confidential client data discreetly, adhering to all legal and internal requirements. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement of KYC/AML processes and regulatory monitoring. 

• Participate in ongoing quality control reviews, helping identify trends and areas for process improvement. 

• Train and support more junior analysts as required. 

• Meet agreedupon KPIs and SLAs, providing any required data for reporting purposes. 

Must‑have requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ proven experience in KYC analysis or AML/CTF (banking, fintech, consulting, insurance, etc.).
• Previous experience in transaction analysis and AML/KYC/KYT alert handling.
• Ability to analyse complex corporate structures (holdings, international groups).
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, meticulous documentation, and critical thinking.
• French at min. B1
• Proficiency with AML monitoring tools and IT compliance workflows (e.g., Actimize, SAS AML, internal platforms).
• Rigor, autonomy, confidentiality, professional integrity, and teamwork mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines (SLA/KPI).

Nice to have:

• Degree (Bachelor’s to Master’s level) in Compliance, Law, Finance, or similar; proficiency in professional English.
• Familiarity with French legal documents, risk mapping, and red flags.

What we offer:
• BENEFITS (UoP): Luxmed, Medicover Sport, Worksmile, educational platforms, languages learning platform, referral bonus, copyrights, life insurance, workation
• DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES (UoP and B2B): certifications (paid by the company), conferences, Tech Lunches

The recruitment process for this position consists of two stages:
• a short phone call with a recruiter (30 min max)
• one-hour long interview on Teams (with both general and technical questions)

Salary range:

All information about salary range and its additional components will be provided during the 1st stage of recruitment process.

At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.