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Joanna Walczak

@joannawalczak

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Experienced financial crime prevention specialist with a strong compliance background.

Australia

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to utilize my expertise in financial crime prevention while contributing to a collaborative team environment focused on compliance and risk management.

I am an experienced and certified financial crime prevention professional with a robust background in both banking and consulting environments. Holding ACAMS and ICA certifications, I possess a solid understanding of anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, and regulatory frameworks across various jurisdictions. My recent relocation to Australia has opened new opportunities for me to leverage my expertise in the financial services sector.

Throughout my career, I have successfully worked in compliance roles, collaborating closely with teams in the Netherlands and implementing changes to Financial Economic Crime (FEC) procedures in line with EU and Dutch regulations. My experience includes conducting second-line investigations into complex financial crime cases, advising analysts on due diligence requirements, and submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the Financial Intelligence Unit. I am passionate about enhancing compliance frameworks and sharing my knowledge through training sessions, ensuring that all stakeholders are well-informed about financial crime risks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Financial Crime Compliance Specialist

ING Hubs Poland

Jul 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 6 months)

In this role, I worked closely with the team in the Netherlands to implement changes to Financial Economic Crime procedures in compliance with EU and Dutch regulations. I conducted second-line investigations into complex financial crime cases and advised on due diligence requirements.

Financial Crime Due Diligence Suspicious Activity Reports

Financial Crime Risk & Control Officer

Danske Bank

Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year)

I assisted in implementing the bank's Financial Economic Crime framework for Asset Management entities, performed gap analyses of procedures, and conducted assessments of AML controls. I also presented high-risk customer profiles to senior management.

Financial Crime AML Training

Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

PwC Poland

Oct 2018 - Jul 2021 (2 years 9 months)

I performed client due diligence in accordance with AML regulations for clients in the Netherlands and Portugal. My responsibilities included analyzing KYC profiles, conducting transaction monitoring reviews, and training new hires on AML processes.

Due Diligence KYC Transaction Monitoring AML Training

Derivatives Specialist

State Street

Apr 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 6 months)

I processed complex Contracts for Difference transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely execution. I communicated with Investment Managers and brokers to resolve discrepancies and assisted with audit queries.

Contracts For Difference Communication Audit Time Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Technology in Gdansk

Bachelor's Degree, Financial Mathematics

Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Mathematics, focusing on the quantitative aspects of finance and risk management, including the analysis of financial data and the development of financial models.