About the Role
In this role, you will conduct Second Line of Defence compliance reviews for new and existing corporate customers. You will assess corporate structures, ensure proper documentation, and evaluate customer risk factors in line with industry regulations. This position demands a keen eye for detail and the ability to communicate effectively with various internal stakeholders to enhance processes and support compliance initiatives.
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What You’ll Do
- Conduct Second Line of Defence compliance reviews for new and existing corporate customers, including onboarding, periodic review, trigger review, and remediation cases
- Assess corporate structures, ownership and control, and identify Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) and authorized persons
- Review and validate corporate documentation, including certificates of incorporation, registers, constitutional documents, proof of address, and other supporting evidence
- Assess sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and other screening checks on entities and related parties
- Evaluate customer risk factors such as jurisdiction, business activity, ownership structure, expected activity, and other relevant indicators
- Escalate higher-risk, unusual, or complex cases in accordance with internal procedures
- Support Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews as required
- Ensure customer files are complete, accurate, and supported by a clear audit trail
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to obtain missing information, resolve issues, and support case progression
- Contribute to remediation exercises, control enhancements, and process improvement initiatives
- Maintain awareness of applicable AML, sanctions, and KYB requirements and internal policy updates
- Support quality assurance, audit, and regulatory review requests as needed
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in CDD, KYC, AML, compliance operations, or financial crime compliance
- Strong understanding of corporate due diligence, beneficial ownership, and customer risk assessment
- ACAMs or ICA certification preferred, but not mandatory
- Familiarity with sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening processes
- Proficient in reviewing and interpreting corporate documents across different jurisdictions
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to identify red flags and escalate appropriately
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working with case management systems, screening tools, and internal workflows
Why Join Us
- Shape the future of finance
- Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
- Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative environment with autonomy
- Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
- Competitive salary and company benefits
- Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team)
This organization is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. They believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to their success.
