Payments Compliance Analyst

Corpay is currently hiring a Payments Compliance Analyst within the Cross Border Division, located in our Corporate Payments line of business in London, Moorgate. The role falls within the Compliance function and focuses on reviewing, monitoring, and investigating payment activity to ensure compliance with AML, CTF, and sanctions regulations. The Analyst will primarily perform transaction monitoring, live payments screening, and sanctions screening, collaborating with internal stakeholders, local banks, and regulators as required.

You will support the identification, escalation, and reporting of financial crime risks arising from payment activity, and respond to regulatory and banking enquiries in a timely and accurate manner. You will report directly to the Compliance Manager EMEA and regularly collaborate with the wider global legal and compliance teams.

• Conduct payments screening and review for live inbound and outbound transactions.
• Conduct due diligence and review bank enquiries from Corpay's banking partners.
• Identify higher‑risk relationships and sanctions linked to customers’ business operations.
• Manage the team inbox, responding to queries promptly.
• Perform monthly onboarding payment log reviews and flag anomalies or concerns.
• Maintain flag notes and conduct risk‑based reviews on clients and their activity on an ad‑hoc basis.
• Highlight process inefficiencies or recurring issues to support continuous improvement.
• Evaluate negative media screening and assess associated risks.
• Perform due diligence for post‑transaction monitoring, including obtaining corporate records and verifying information through public sources and third‑party vendors.
• Assist in the review and response to Bank RFI and LEA requests.
• Investigate and draft SARs.
• Participate in project work and contribute to the development of internal processes, guidance, and procedures.
• Identify client‑related trends, typologies, and issues associated with money laundering, terrorist financing, and other suspicious transactions.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders to deliver optimal support.

• University degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ years’ experience in Financial Crime Compliance/KYC with a clear understanding of AML/CTF regulations and best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with other departments.
• Experience working alongside C‑suite executives and global teams.
• Knowledge of high‑risk industries, red flags, and typologies.
• Strong writing, research, and investigation skills with the capability to document information clearly, structured, and comprehensively.
• Fluency in English (written and oral); proficiency in Spanish and/or Italian is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work as a strong team player in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

• Competitive base salary, with bonus.
• Education assistance and certification reimbursement (e.g., PMP/PRINCE2/Agile) and professional development.
• Pension, health, and life insurance.
• Welfare program.
• Virtual fitness classes offered company‑wide.
• Employee discounts with major providers (e.g., wireless, gym, car rental).
• Philanthropic support with local and national organizations.
• Fun culture with company‑wide contests and prizes.

Corpay is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.