Senior KYC Analyst

What You'll do

Conduct detailed KYC, EDD, and ODD investigations across both consumer and merchant populations

Analyse transaction activity, behavioral patterns, and risk indicators to identify potential suspicious activity or financial crime risks

Perform sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening reviews and investigations

Support merchant and consumer onboarding reviews in line with AML/CFT regulatory requirements and internal controls

Document investigations, risk decisions, and supporting evidence to ensure full auditability and regulatory compliance

Identify and escalate high-risk or unusual activity to relevant internal stakeholders

Conduct peer reviews and contribute to quality assurance processes across investigations and remediations

Support continuous improvement initiatives, operational efficiencies, and updates to internal KYC/AML procedures and controls

Who you are

You have solid experience within KYC/AML, ideally covering both consumer and merchant-related investigations in Fintech, Payments, Banking, or Financial Services environments

You have hands-on experience with Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, sanctions/PEP screening, and adverse media reviews

You possess strong analytical skills with the ability to identify suspicious behaviors, transaction anomalies, and emerging financial crime risks

You have a strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations and risk-based decision-making frameworks

You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in fast-paced operational environments

You are collaborative, proactive, and able to communicate complex risk findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

You maintain high standards of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive information

You are fluent in English, both written and verbal