About this role
Role Overview
- Analyze and evaluate the risk profiles of high-risk individuals, ensuring all assessments are backed by comprehensive data and documentation.
- Lead investigations into potential matches against national and international sanctions lists, as well as Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and their known associates.
- Record of investigations, risk decisions, and supporting evidence to ensure full traceability and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Identify and escalate complex cases or suspicious activities to the appropriate internal functions.
- Act as a key stakeholder in the four-eye principle process, conducting peer reviews and assessing the quality of remediations, screenings, and investigations.
- Drive team efficiency by outlining weekly task schedules and ensuring all priority assignments are addressed within set deadlines.
- Assist in updating and amending internal KYC guidelines to ensure they remain aligned with evolving regulatory requirements and internal routines.
Requirements
- You have a solid background in KYC/AML, with a specific focus on Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), On-going Due Diligence (ODD), and Sanctions/PEP/Adverse Media screening—ideally within the Fintech or Financial Services sectors.
- You possess a sharp eye for detail and the ability to dissect complex information to identify potential risks and spot transaction patterns that may indicate suspicious behavior.
- You have a strong working knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and a deep understanding of the evolving risk landscape within financial crime.
- You are a self-starter who excels at managing multiple priorities simultaneously and are comfortable making well-founded, risk-based decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- You maintain the highest standards of professional integrity and recognize the critical importance of confidentiality when handling sensitive data.
- You are fluent in English, with the ability to articulate complex risk findings clearly in both written reports and verbal discussions.
Benefits
- 20 to 25 days of holiday to support a healthy work-life balance
- Monthly team outing allowance to enjoy social events with your colleagues
- Office perks such as refreshments (coffee, sodas etc.), breakfast, fruit and snacks
- Meal card to enjoy a daily lunch allowance to make your workdays even more convenient
- Well being support our health allowance covers gym memberships, massages, and much more to help you feel your best
- Additional benefits designed to enhance your work-life experience!