Sobre este puesto de Senior KYC Analyst en Ppro
Our magic lies in our team of proud payments nerds. Spanning over 50 nationalities across 10+ global locations, our diverse cultures aren't a checklist; they are the competitive advantage driving our innovation. This is a people-first, high trust environment where you’ll have the autonomy to make a massive impact, own your work end-to-end, and grow through broad exposure, meaningful challenges, and continuous learning. We get things done, challenge respectfully, put the customer first, and recognise that our biggest successes are those we create as a team. If you’re ready to leave your footprint on global commerce, join us.
The Onboarding Associate occupies a critical position within the first line of defence, ensuring the organisation adheres to all regulatory requirements and internal policies. This role is designed for a highly experienced professional who will act as a strategic partner to the Onboarding Lead, providing a sophisticated "sound check" for complex cases and ensuring the integrity of the client lifecycle. The successful candidate will move beyond a traditional compliance mindset to become a business partner, balancing rigorous risk mitigation with the broader organisation's operational needs.
Primary Responsibilities
Advanced Due Diligence & Risk Architecture
- Execute and oversee comprehensive due diligence for both individual (KYC) and corporate (KYB) clients, including identity verification and complex risk assessments.
- Analyse and resolve intricate cases involving Sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).
- Identify potential financial crime risks at their root and propose commercially viable risk mitigation measures.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex files, ensuring consistency and analytical depth in risk assessments.
- Maintain the highest standards of attention to detail when handling sensitive information, ensuring strict confidentiality.
- Act as a point of contact between the Onboarding team and key business units, including Compliance, Legal, Sales, and Business Support.
- Foster a collaborative environment where compliance serves as an enabler of business growth rather than a procedural bottleneck.
- Support senior management by preparing detailed reports, risk assessments, and data-driven insights regarding onboarding efficiency.
- Communicate findings and complex regulatory requirements clearly and professionally to all stakeholders.
- Maintain a holistic view of the onboarding landscape to identify operational inefficiencies and propose scalable enhancements to the framework.
- Lead and support key projects to enhance CDD/KYB frameworks, automation, and compliance processes.
- Assist in updating policies and procedures in alignment with evolving UK and EU AML/CTF regulations and industry best practices.
- Participate in internal workshops to ensure the company’s financial crime compliance framework remains robust.
- Provide formal mentorship and technical training to junior analysts to foster a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
- Demonstrate a proactive and adaptable mindset, guiding the team through multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strategic Stakeholder Collaboration
Holistic Process Optimisation
Leadership & Mentorship
What We’re Looking For:
- Academic & Professional Background: Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Law, Politics or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Sector Experience: Proven experience in a similar senior role within financial services, payment services, or banking, with a focus on CDD and AML compliance.
- Regulatory Expertise: A profound understanding of UK and EU AML/CTF regulations, KYC/KYB principles, and modern risk assessment frameworks.
- Technical Proficiency: Experience working on compliance-related projects and proficiency in using modern risk management tools.
- Analytical Prowess: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions based on data and regulatory guidelines.