Analyst

Job Description

Responsibilities 

• Execute end-to-end due diligence by reviewing and validating onboarding applications and supporting documents for merchants and resellers.
• Perform robust KYC and KYB checks in accordance with internal policies, local AML/CFT regulations, and global industry standards.
• Analyze name screening alerts against global sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media (using tools like World-Check or Dow Jones) to identify and escalate true matches.
• Identify and document AML/CFT red flags during the due diligence process, such as suspicious business models, complex ownership structures, or inconsistencies in source of wealth.
• Assess potential transaction risks by correlating onboarding data with expected merchant behaviour to help inform future transaction monitoring strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and Compliance teams to resolve complex onboarding issues and mitigate identified risks.
• Manage the escalation of high-risk cases for Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), ensuring all findings are backed by thorough investigation and documentation.
• Maintain comprehensive audit trails and accurate records to ensure the organization is always “audit-ready” for internal and external reviews.
• Ensure timely account activation while maintaining a firm stance on compliance requirements to protect the platform from illicit activity.
• Support periodic reviews and ongoing monitoring of existing entities to ensure their risk profile remains accurate based on their actual transactional activity

Pre-Requisites :

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field.
• At least 1 years of experience in onboarding, KYC, or compliance, ideally within the fintech or payments space.
• AML Knowledge: Solid understanding of AML/CFT regulations and the ability to identify red flags (e.g., funnelling patterns, layering, or suspicious value extraction).
• Familiarity with screening tools (e.g., LexisNexis, World-Check) and an interest in how data analytics/SQL can improve compliance workflows.
• Strong ability to spot “the needle in the haystack” when reviewing merchant documentation and business activity.
• Excellent verbal and written skills to clearly document findings and communicate compliance needs to internal stakeholders.
• A detail-oriented professional capable of managing a high volume of cases in a fast-paced, evolving fintech environment

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