Company Description
We’re Checkout.com – you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen.
Checkout.com is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why.
With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere – but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they’re fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn’t just another job; it’s a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Analyst II, Due Diligence to join the Risk Operations team based in London. As an Analyst II, your expertise in KYC and KYB will be vital for protecting our business from financial crimes. You will focus on high-risk customers, ensuring compliance, managing stakeholder expectations, and mitigating risks through thorough investigation and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews. This position will report to the Head of Due Diligence based in London.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough KYC and KYB checks on merchant records, focusing on medium and high-risk customers.
- Apply Enhanced Due Diligence and conduct further investigations when required.
- Identify and document identified risks clearly and succinctly.
- Document and apply a Risk Based Approach to decision-making.
- Review payment flows to identify potential red flags.
- Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations and maintain SLAs.
What You Will Need To Be Successful
- 3+ years of experience applying knowledge of KYC and KYB principles.
- Well-versed in anti-financial crime regulatory requirements in the United Kingdom and Europe.
- Experience with handling Enhanced Due Diligence reviews and applying EDD principles to sectors such as money service businesses, gambling, crypto, securities, and third-party agents.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and good judgment.
- Ability to work independently and to appropriately prioritize tasks.
- Relevant financial crime compliance professional qualifications are a plus.
Bring all of you to work
We create the conditions for high performers to thrive – through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.
Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity – and where your growth is in your hands.
We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.
It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.
Life at Checkout.com
We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.
Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.
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