Location
London, UK

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a CDD Advisory Analyst to join our ever-evolving Enterprise Customer Due Diligence team in Leicester, UK and help shape the future of global commerce. You will provide expert CDD advisory and risk insight by researching emerging risks, regulations, and industry best practices to deliver clear, pragmatic guidance and ensure consistent policy application. You will assess and translate regulatory impact by evaluating new regulations, policy changes, and risk appetite shifts, translating them into actionable operational requirements and client-level impacts such as re-risking and enhanced due diligence (EDD). Strengthening controls and resolving issues will be key, including monitoring the effectiveness of financial crime processes, identifying control gaps, and supporting audit findings, remediation, and risk mitigation efforts. You will drive innovation and AI enablement by identifying process improvements and supporting adoption of AI-driven solutions like monitoring, screening, and risk scoring while managing governance risks such as bias and explainability. Leading stakeholder engagement through cross-functional collaboration, aligning advisory and delivery teams, and clearly communicating risks, impacts, and strategies to senior stakeholders will be essential. Finally, you will champion continuous improvement by building financial crime expertise, sharing best practices, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and client-focused culture.

Experience
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in regulatory compliance and operational roles with a strong focus on financial crime prevention
- Experience in first line advisory, providing guidance on financial crime matters, interpreting policies, and ensuring compliance
- Experience conducting impact assessments and translating regulatory changes into operational and client-level outcomes
- Understanding of technology and AI applications in financial crime, including associated risks and governance
- Proven track record in managing procedures and updates related to financial crime prevention
- Experience in preparing compliance advice for prospect clients and managing multiple compliance projects simultaneously

About you
- Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
- Collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment

Qualifications
- Relevant professional qualifications such as Diploma in AML or Financial Crime, CAMS certification are desirable
- Experience in payment services, fintech, or digital banking is a bonus
- Familiarity with regulatory bodies such as FCA or DNB is advantageous
- Experience using tools such as Orbis, Fenergo, Actimize, Salesforce is beneficial
- Exposure to AI/ML-enabled compliance or automation tools is a plus