Senior Analyst, Due Diligence

The role

You will conduct AML periodic and event-driven file reviews to ensure merchant files remain compliant with regulatory requirements and internal policies. You will assess risk ratings, manage complex case files, and perform enhanced due diligence for high-risk entities.

What you will do

• Assess whether the merchant's risk rating and due diligence level remain appropriate
• Complete required review actions within internal systems and tools including Salesforce
• Manage periodic review cases from assignment through closure
• Raise and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) with merchants, account managers or internal stakeholders
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk entities
• Escalate cases where review findings, risk indicators or policy triggers require secondary review or approval
• Produce high-quality, audit-ready commentary and documentation
• Immediately escalate unusual or suspicious activity in line with internal reporting obligations
• Contribute to consistent decision-making and knowledge sharing across the periodic review team

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Financial Crime Compliance or a related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in AML/CTF, KYC/KYB, and enhanced due diligence (EDD) operations within a regulated financial services environment
• Proficient at managing competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
• Ability to adhere to strict SLAs without compromising compliance integrity
• Strong working knowledge of due diligence requirements
• Ability to interpret and apply evolving regulatory guidance

Nice to have

• Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA)

About the company

Checkout.com is a fintech company that enables over 10 billion transactions yearly for more than one billion global shoppers. They have 20 offices across six continents with London as their HQ.