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
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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
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Collect, verify, and analyse documentation and information from a variety of internal and external sources, including public registries, company filings, and reputable financial databases
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Prepare comprehensive reports summarising findings, associated risks and recommendations
Screening & Risk Assessment
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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
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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
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Conduct periodic reviews of existing enterprise customer relationships in accordance with risk-based review cycles
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Complete trigger event reviews following changes such as ownership updates, unusual account activity, negative media developments, or revised risk indicators
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Reassess customer information and documentation to ensure continued alignment with regulatory and internal standards
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Identify deteriorating risk profiles, discrepancies, or new risks and escalate accordingly to Compliance or senior colleagues
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Maintain clear and accurate records of review outcomes to support audit and regulatory scrutiny
Operational Quality & Process Ownership
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Ensure all reviews are delivered to a consistently high standard, maintaining accuracy, completeness, and clear auditability
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Contribute to continuous improvement of the CDD function by recommending enhancements to processes, controls, documentation standards, and workflow efficiency
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Maintain strong case management discipline, tracking progress, proactively removing blockers, and ensuring SLAs are met without compromising risk standards
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
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Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders including Business Development, Relationship Managers, Compliance, Audit, and other teams within the control framework
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Provide clear and practical guidance on due diligence requirements, timelines, and risks, tailoring communication to each stakeholder's needs
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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
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Stay up to date with industry developments, emerging risks, regulatory changes, and best practices related to AML, CDD/EDD, sanctions, and financial crime compliance
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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
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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
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Share expertise and best practices with colleagues, to support and grow the team and transfer knowledge and skills
What you’ll bring
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3 years of experience in CDD, KYC, AML, or financial crime compliance within financial services, payments, or another regulated industry
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Proficiency in conducting screening and risk assessments for PEPs, sanctions, and adverse media
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Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, investigate concerns, and manage cases through to resolution
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Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities, including experience influencing decision-making in a control focused environment
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Attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to balance efficiency with high quality output
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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
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Working towards or committed to obtaining professional qualification(s) (e.g., ICA Certificate in AML, ACAMS)
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Experience in merchant acquiring, fintech compliance, or correspondent banking
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Knowledge of global regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, FinCEN, MAS, HKMA, EU AML Directives)
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Experience with CDD/KYC tools such as Orbis, Fenergo, Actimize, Salesforce, or LexisNexis
