Capi
fintech
ComplianceAssociate
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“Compliance Associate at Capi. Skills: KYC/KYB reviews, transaction monitoring, partner diligence, regulatory monitoring, compliance policy implementation. reviewing onboardings. running transaction monitoring”
What You'll Achieve.
make compliance an engine, not a wall; help make that real by working closely with Legal, Finance, and Ops to embed compliance into how the business functions; help keep KYB processes operationally efficient as well as compliant; Contribute to scaling onboarding and refresh processes as Capi grows into new markets; working to defined SLAs; help respond to regulatory and partner document requests; Support the team in implementing compliance processes as Capi launches into new markets; translate them into practical, timely guidance for the business; giving clear, commercial, risk-proportionate guidance; propose changes to them if you spot any improvements that could be made; help prove that compliance should accelerate the business, not slow it down
Industry & Context.
able to prioritise when everything feels urgent
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2-5 years in compliance, AML, or a related role, Hands-on experience with KYB, transaction monitoring, or customer due diligence, Foundational understanding of UK AML/KYC obligations, Sharp attention to detail, Clear communicator, written and able to summarise compliance findings and rationale in plain language, Comfortable using data and tools to make better decisions, A natural AI user, Fluent in English and French
Nice to Have
fintech, payments, or banking background a plus, Exposure to African markets, even if indirect, is a real advantage, Canadian regulatory experience (FINTRAC) is a bonus
What You'll Do.
reviewing onboardings
running transaction monitoring
supporting partner diligence
implementing processes that reflect our policies
Conduct KYC/KYB reviews and prepare onboarding recommendations
Support Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) case preparation
Help keep KYB processes operationally efficient as well as compliant
Contribute to scaling onboarding and refresh processes
Review flagged transactions and clear sanctions screening alerts
Handle follow-ups with customers and internal teams to gather information needed to clear cases
Escalate unusual fact patterns or potential financial-crime typologies
Draft SAR/STR write-ups for senior review
and document case decisions clearly
Assist with information gathering for new partner and payment corridor due diligence
Help respond to regulatory and partner document requests
Support the team in implementing compliance processes
Monitor regulatory developments across Capi’s jurisdictions
Advise on new product launches
Enforce Capi’s compliance policies and procedures and propose changes to them
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely with Legal, Finance, and Ops to embed compliance into how the business functions; escalating high-risk or ambiguous cases to senior team members and/or the MLRO; Support Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) case preparation under the guidance of senior colleagues; working with the Product team to flag friction points; Escalate unusual fact patterns or potential financial-crime typologies to senior team members; Draft SAR/STR write-ups for senior review; Assist with information gathering for new partner and payment corridor due diligence; Support the team in implementing compliance processes; A team player who is happy to roll up their sleeves and also flag when something is broken
Communication Scope
Clear communicator, written and able to summarise compliance findings and rationale in plain language
Full Job Description
Capi http://www.capimoney.com/ is building the financial infrastructure for emerging markets trade. Backed by $18M+ from top-tier investors like Creandum, Y Combinator, General Catalyst, and angels from Revolut, Checkout, Stripe, and Remitly, we’re building the financial infrastructure that emerging markets deserve. Our mission is to grow GDP in emerging markets by making the global financial system fairer and more accessible. We’re tackling global trade, making it easier for importers to pay their international suppliers. Our platform enables businesses to expand rapidly, create jobs, and be engines of prosperity for their countries. Our team is made up of approx 100 people across 10 countries; we are a group of a highly-ambitious, get-it-done people, who like to work hard on something that has a tangible impact in the world. And we’re looking for more people to join our team! Take a look through Capi’s mission & values. https://capimoney.com/mission-and-values THE ROLE You will be the fifth person on our compliance team, someone who rolls up their sleeves and gets things done. Day to day, that means reviewing onboardings, running transaction monitoring, supporting partner diligence, and helping implement processes that reflect our policies. We do not want compliance to be a wall. We want it to be an engine. You will help make that real by working closely with Legal, Finance, and Ops to embed compliance into how the business functions. WHAT YOU WILL DO CUSTOMER ONBOARDING & KYB - Conduct KYC/KYB reviews and prepare onboarding recommendations, escalating high-risk or ambiguous cases (including complex ownership structures, PEPs, and clients in high-risk jurisdictions) to senior team members and/or the MLRO. - Support Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) case preparation under the guidance of senior colleagues. - Help keep KYB processes operationally efficient as well as compliant, working with the Product team to flag friction points without compromising our regulatory stan
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