3 years of experience in CDD, KYC, AML, or financial crime compliance within financial services, payments, or another regulated industry
Proficiency in conducting screening and risk assessments for PEPs, sanctions, and adverse media
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, investigate concerns, and manage cases through to resolution
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities, including experience influencing decision-making in a control focused environment
Attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to balance efficiency with high quality output
Pro-active and self-motivated mindset, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team - within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
It's a bonus if you have
Working towards or committed to obtaining professional qualification(s) (e.g., ICA Certificate in AML, ACAMS)
Experience in merchant acquiring, fintech compliance, or correspondent banking
Knowledge of global regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, FinCEN, MAS, HKMA, EU AML Directives)
Experience with CDD/KYC tools such as Orbis, Fenergo, Actimize, Salesforce, or LexisNexis
Benefits
Remote work optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
Are you ready to write your next chapter?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for a CDD Operations Analyst to join our ever-evolving Enterprise Customer Due Diligence team and help us unleash the potential of every business.
What you'll own as the CDD Operations Analyst
CDD & EDD Reviews for New Business Relationships
Conduct thorough due diligence reviews for new enterprise customers, including detailed assessments of complex corporate ownership structures, Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs), and source of wealth/source of funds, in accordance with Worldpay Policies and Procedures
Collect, verify, and analyse documentation and information from a variety of internal and external sources, including public registries, company filings, and reputable financial databases
Prepare comprehensive reports summarising findings, associated risks and recommendations
Screening & Risk Assessment
Perform comprehensive assessments on Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), potential sanctions matches, and adverse media hits, applying a robust risk-based approach to understand and document associated risk-based approach to understand and document associated risks
Identify emerging concerns, inconsistencies, or potential indicators of financial crime, escalating issues in line with governance frameworks and managing them from identification to resolution
Ongoing Monitoring of Customer Relationships
Conduct periodic reviews of existing enterprise customer relationships in accordance with risk-based review cycles
Complete trigger event reviews following changes such as ownership updates, unusual account activity, negative media developments, or revised risk indicators
Reassess customer information and documentation to ensure continued alignment with regulatory and internal standards
Identify deteriorating risk profiles, discrepancies, or new risks and escalate accordingly to Compliance or senior colleagues
Maintain clear and accurate records of review outcomes to support audit and regulatory scrutiny
Operational Quality & Process Ownership
Ensure all reviews are delivered to a consistently high standard, maintaining accuracy, completeness, and clear auditability
Contribute to continuous improvement of the CDD function by recommending enhancements to processes, controls, documentation standards, and workflow efficiency
Maintain strong case management discipline, tracking progress, proactively removing blockers, and ensuring SLAs are met without compromising risk standards
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders including Business Development, Relationship Managers, Compliance, Audit, and other teams within the control framework
Provide clear and practical guidance on due diligence requirements, timelines, and risks, tailoring communication to each stakeholder's needs
Act as a trusted advisor by using a risk-based mindset to influence decisions and support a smooth, well controlled onboarding process
Risk Culture & Industry Awareness
Stay up to date with industry developments, emerging risks, regulatory changes, and best practices related to AML, CDD/EDD, sanctions, and financial crime compliance
Foster a customer focused culture that balances strong risk management with an innovative, solutions driven approach to achieving regulatory objectives and delivering positive customer experiences
Training & Knowledge-sharing
Participate in training sessions and workshops - both face-to-face, remotely and using CBT solutions, to continually improve and develop AML, CDD/EDD and Financial Crime knowledge
Share expertise and best practices with colleagues, to support and grow the team and transfer knowledge and skills
Worldpay · Birmingham, UK