Enhanced Due Diligence Analyst (Remote)

Job summary

This role involves performing enhanced due diligence on complex and higher-risk customers within the Operational Risk team, focusing on fraud prevention and continuous improvement in compliance processes.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in operational risk, compliance, KYC/AML, enhanced due diligence, and sanctions screening, preferably in financial services or fintech.
• Experience conducting EDD checks during onboarding and ongoing assessments.
• Ability to summarize and present findings to decision-makers.
• Proven track record in leading investigations and improving due diligence processes.
• Familiarity with compliance tools and vendor management.
• Relevant AML certification (e.g., ACAMS) is preferred.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EDD on customers in high-risk industries, ensuring compliance with export control and licensing regulations.
• Enhance due diligence processes, documentation, and systems for clarity and traceability.
• Assist with regulatory updates and participate in cross-functional projects.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and second-line control functions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for tools, SOPs, and policies.
• Engage stakeholders to elevate the profile of Compliance.
• Prepare data-driven internal management reports.

Education

• Relevant experience in compliance or risk management is required; specific educational qualifications are not mentioned.

Tools

• Familiarity with compliance tools and systems is necessary.