Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior CDD Risk Analyst with a strong compliance and regulatory background and deep CDD knowledge. You will drive high-complexity risk reviews, lead direct customer engagements, and work cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Commercial teams to help scale the process while balancing risk mitigation with strategic business growth.
Responsibilities:
- End-to-End Case Management: Manage periodic reviews for high-risk enterprise customers, from initial assessment through final remediation. This involves conducting in-depth due diligence, analyzing complex ownership structures, and adhering to all regulatory obligations and internal policies within strict timelines.
- Uphold Quality & Consistency: Maintain "First-Time-Right" accuracy, perform regular quality control checks for the team, upskill team members on quality standards, ensure accurate risk reasoning, follow SOPs strictly, and maintain high-quality decision-making across all casework.
- Peer Mentorship: Coach peers, guide the team through complex cases, support upskilling team quality, and foster a culture of proactive risk management.
- Policy Alignment & Operational Excellence: Lead calibration sessions to translate Second Line compliance requirements into practical daily workflows, continuously refining and enhancing our standard operating procedures.
- Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between Commercial teams and external customers, balancing effective risk mitigation with strategic business growth during complex discussions.
- Volume & SLA Management: Efficiently navigate high operational volumes and strict regulatory deadlines while managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
- Perpetual KYC & Product Partnership: Partner with team leads and product teams to ensure the scalable and correct execution of upcoming perpetual KYC & AMLR regulations, aligning with our forward-looking compliance and operational goals.
Requirements:
- 6+ years of experience in CDD, KYC, or EDD operations or equivalent Second Line Risk or Compliance role within a FinTech, Payment Service provider, or Financial Institution.
- Proven mastery in evaluating complex risk scenarios beyond standard checklists.
- Deep understanding of commercial pressures and customer needs; highly skilled at designing pragmatic risk controls that balance strategic business growth with uncompromised regulatory integrity during complex negotiations.
- Analytical mindset proficient in leveraging data and analytics to identify trends, conduct root-cause analysis, and actively partner with cross-functional teams to build automated risk operations solutions.
- High autonomy, resilience, and clear written and verbal communication skills.
What We Offer:
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and ambitious environment.
- Collaborative and inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes equality.