KYC Compliance Analyst

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What you'll be doingKYC Compliance Analyst Corpay is currently looking to hire a KYC Compliance Analyst within our Compliance team. This position falls under our Cross Border line of business and is located in London, UK.We are seeking a KYC Compliance Analyst with proven experience onboarding cryptocurrency businesses and regulated financial institutions. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of UK AML/CTF and KYC requirements, including customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, risk assessment, beneficial ownership verification, and managing complex corporate structures.

You will report directly to the EMEA KYC Compliance Manager, and you will collaborate closely with relevant teams and departments to support robust KYC and financial crime compliance processes, with particular focus on FI, NBFI, and crypto-related clients.

How We Work As a KYC Compliance Analyst, Corpay will set you up for success by providing:

Assigned workspace in our designated London Moorgate, UK office location

Company-issued equipment

Formal, hands-on training

Role Responsibilities Your responsibilities of the role will include:

Conduct comprehensive Know Your Customer (“KYC”) reviews for new-client onboarding, as well as periodic and trigger-event reviews of existing clients and account management activities.

Perform end-to-end KYC and due diligence reviews with a particular focus on Financial Institutions (“FIs”), Non-Bank Financial Institutions (“NBFIs”), and crypto-related clients.

Perform due diligence on clients by obtaining and assessing corporate records, ownership and control information, and other relevant client documentation; verify information through public sources and third-party vendors.

Review and validate KYC documentation, determine customer risk ratings, and ensure records are complete, accurate, and maintained in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Identify higher-risk relationships and conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (“EDD”), including for high-risk industries, Politically Exposed Persons (“PEPs”), sanctions-related risks, complex ownership structures, FIs/NBFIs, and crypto businesses.

Assess the nature and purpose of FI/NBFI and crypto client relationships, including business models, products and services, jurisdictions, source of funds/wealth, transaction flows, and AML/CTF control frameworks.

Evaluate adverse media, sanctions, PEP, and other screening results, documenting findings and escalating material risks where appropriate.

Manage exceptions and ensure that all SLAs agreed with the business are met for quality and timeliness.

Assist in identifying client-related trends, typologies, and issues associated with money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions evasion, fraud, and other suspicious activity.

Participate in project work and contribute to the development and enhancement of internal processes, guidance, procedures, and risk frameworks.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders to provide optimal support.

Support ad hoc and remediation projects as assigned by the Chief Compliance Officer, Compliance Director, and/or Compliance Manager(s).

Qualifications & Skills University degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
2-3+ years’ experiences in Financial Crime Compliance/KYC with clear understanding of AML/CTF regulations, requirements, and best practices.
1+ years’ experience conducting KYC onboarding and reviews for Financial Institutions (“FIs”), Non-Bank Financial Institutions (“NBFIs”), and/or crypto-related clients.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to liaise with other departments. Experience working alongside C-suite executives and global teams.

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