Are you passionate about combining leadership, professional expertise, and business understanding within an organization known for high quality and strong values? PwC is seeking an engaged and professionally strong leader for our central KYC Team.
In this pivotal role, you will address complex issues related to anti-money laundering (AML) and serve as a crucial sparring partner for the business, while developing your professional and personal competencies.
PwC’s central KYC Team is responsible for conducting Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for all PwC clients. This includes clarifying ownership and control structures, obtaining and evaluating AML documentation, and screening for sanctions, PEPs, and negative media coverage. The KYC Team also provides guidance to client-facing teams to ensure high-quality risk assessment and ongoing monitoring of clients.
Due to our current KYC Team leader transitioning to another role, we are looking for a new colleague to lead our competent and well-functioning KYC Team.
You will be part of PwC's internal Risk & Legal department, comprising approximately 40 employees dedicated to delivering high-quality work and excellent client service. Our department's culture is characterized by respect, trust, humor, and an informal tone, making it a pleasant place to work.
As part of PwC, you join a market-leading success and a supportive environment where trust, continuous learning, and development thrive. Together with your colleagues, you will contribute to creating innovative solutions for businesses and society.
The position is based in Hellerup, Denmark, with a start date in August 2026.
Eligibility / Qualification Required:
We are looking for a colleague who embodies the following qualities and experience, emphasizing quality and responsibility:
- Possess in-depth knowledge of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
- Passionate about being—or becoming—a leader.
- Goal-oriented, quality-conscious, and thrives on taking responsibility.
- Capable of handling complex issues constructively and solution-orientedly.
- Thrives in a daily environment with diverse tasks and challenges.
- Structured, thorough, and service-minded.
- Excellent at maintaining an overview, even when the pace is high.
- Desires to lead and contribute to a working environment where everyone feels included.
Your primary tasks will include:
- Managerial responsibility for the KYC Team's approximately 25 skilled employees.
- Advising client teams on risk assessment of specific client cases.
- Sparring with KYC Team employees on complex issues.
- Handling cases requiring special attention.
- Ongoing optimization of the KYC Team's processes and workflows.
Skills & Requirements:
- Required Skills: Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Commercial Laws, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Complying With Regulations, Contract Dispute Resolution, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Governance Reports, Corporate Litigations, Corporate Records Management, Creativity, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employment Law Counseling, Finance Laws, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity (plus 24 additional skills not explicitly listed).
- Optional Skills: Not specified.
- Desired Languages: Not specified.
- Travel Requirements: Not specified.
- Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No.
- Government Clearance Required? No.
General Conditions:
No specific general conditions regarding TA/DA, HEC recognition, or original document submission were mentioned in the job description.
How to Apply:
Please send your application, CV, and academic transcripts via the online link. Note that all documents must be uploaded to the same location.
For more information or questions about the job, you are welcome to contact Senior Manager Cecilie Holt Nielsen at 29 42 08 68.
You can learn more about working at PwC and meet future colleagues by visiting:
www.pwc.dk/karriere.
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