Anna Teailab
AML/KYC Senior Specialist
Gdańsk
Summary
Senior AML/KYC Specialist and Deputy Team Leader with over 7 years of experience in financial crime compliance, client due diligence, and team operations within Big Four consulting. Proven expertise in quality control, regulatory risk assessment, stakeholder communication, and process optimization. Skilled in handling complex legal entities including Trusts, Hedge Funds, Capital Market structures, and Foundations. Known for mentoring analysts, leading internal initiatives, and driving high standards in operational compliance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Operation Specialist / Deputy Team Leader
PwC Business Services
09.2024 - Current
- Lead a team of 4 on internal projects involving task management, stakeholder coordination, and HR support
- Support team operations as Deputy Team Leader: prepare daily pipelines, lead morning huddles, and oversee workload
- Conduct quality control reviews and provide structured performance feedback on KYC profiles
- Serve as QC Lead for a key client group, managing case checks, SME consultations, and client communication
- Handle complex legal structures including Trusts, Hedge Funds, Capital Market entities, and Foundations
Operation Specialist / Deputy Team Leader
PwC Business Services
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Acted as stand-in Team Leader, coordinating daily operations and supporting analyst performance
- Performed in-depth QC checks, tracked performance metrics, and recommended remediation steps
- Collaborated with relationship managers and SMEs to resolve escalated or complex KYC issues
- Contributed to continuous process improvements and optimization of review workflows
Senior Analyst – AML / KYC
PwC Business Services
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Executed EDD/CDD on high-risk entities across various sectors
- Assessed client risk through sanctions screening, adverse media, and UBO verification
- Documented and escalated reputational and operational risk findings
Analyst – AML / KYC
PwC Business Services
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Managed onboarding and remediation for corporate and individual clients
- Ensured documentation met evolving regulatory standards for compliance and risk
Freelance Localization Project Manager
Upwork
03.2010 - 05.2018
- Delivered full-cycle localization projects for international clients in IT, e-commerce, and finance
- Coordinated multilingual teams, ensured quality assurance, and maintained delivery timelines
- Built and sustained client relationships, offering strategic cultural and language adaptation advice
Education
Master of Arts - Social Pedagogy
University of Gdansk
Gdansk, Poland 04.2001 -
Skills
AML & KYC Compliance
Certification
PwC Compliance Certification – Level 1
Additional Information
Open to remote or Poland-based roles, Available immediately for interviews or project onboarding
Timeline
Senior Operation Specialist / Deputy Team Leader
PwC Business Services
09.2024 - Current
Operation Specialist / Deputy Team Leader
PwC Business Services
09.2022 - 09.2024
Senior Analyst – AML / KYC
PwC Business Services
10.2021 - 09.2022
Analyst – AML / KYC
PwC Business Services
05.2018 - 10.2021
Freelance Localization Project Manager
Upwork
03.2010 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Social Pedagogy
University of Gdansk
04.2001 -
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