Compliance Due Diligence Analyst

About the Role

As part of our expanding business and regulatory obligations, we are seeking a meticulous and driven Compliance Due Diligence Analyst to join our Compliance team. This role is crucial to maintaining our high standards of regulatory compliance and risk management as a Major Payment Institution.

What You Will Do

 

• Act as a key second line of defence, owning periodic reviews and ongoing due diligence across corporate, institutional, and selected retail clients.
• Conduct trigger event reviews to assess changes in client profiles, ownership structures, or adverse information.
• Perform independent onboarding reviews, assessing KYC, risk ratings, Source of Wealth and Source of Funds in line with AML/CFT standards.
• Lead risk-based periodic client reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with internal policies and MAS requirements.
• Identify and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures, including account controls for higher-risk clients.
• Maintain clear, audit-ready documentation and support regulatory and audit requests.
• Partner closely with Commercial, Legal, and Operations teams while staying current on MAS regulations and industry best practices.

What We Are Looking For

 

• Bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years of experience in compliance, AML, or KYC/due diligence within financial services, ideally in payments, banking, or fintech.
• Strong interest in cryptocurrency and the digital asset ecosystem, with hands-on knowledge being a plus.
• Working understanding of MAS regulatory expectations, particularly under the Payment Services Act.
• Familiarity with corporate structures, beneficial ownership, Source of Wealth/Funds, and key AML/CFT risk indicators.
• Strong analytical and investigative mindset with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.