Payhawk
FinTech
JuniorKYCAnalyst
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“Junior KYC Analyst at Payhawk. Skills: KYC, AML, Due diligence, Compliance. Perform customer due diligence. Implement Payhawk’s KYB/KYC protocols”
What You'll Achieve.
Execute the company's strategy in alignment with regulatory standards and industry benchmarks; Ensure KYB cases progress within expected timelines
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1 year of work experience as an AML/Onboarding Analyst, Expertise in corporate structures analysis, Expertise in international corporate documentation review, Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, Bachelor’s degree in Law or any related field
What You'll Do.
Perform customer due diligence
Implement Payhawk’s KYB/KYC protocols
Evaluate documents and data submitted for corporate customer applications
Detect fraudulent activities during onboarding through client screening
Address any additional requests as needed
Review corporate client applications and perform due diligence of B2B customers from all markets
Monitor and evaluate customer verification documents
Support the due diligence process - initial and ongoing
Ensure complete and appropriate documentation is maintained
Sanctions and adverse media screening of companies
parent entities and individual stakeholders
Report to MLRO any information related to potentially fraudulent activity
Review internal and external screening alerts and escalations for suspicious or fraudulent activity
Maintain a complete understanding of operational business processes
Initiate and manage document collection requests with corporate clients
ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of outstanding items within defined SLAs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with the KYC Manager, Director of Compliance and relevant stakeholders; Liaise cross-functionally with Sales, Compliance, and Operations teams to facilitate smooth client onboarding and ensure KYB cases progress within expected timelines
Communication Scope
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English
Full Job Description
Company Mission Payhawk is a leading global spend management solution for scaling businesses. Headquartered in London and combining company cards, reimbursable expenses and accounts payable into a single product; its future-facing technology enables finance teams to control and automate company spending at scale. The Payhawk customer base includes fast-growing and mature multinational companies in 32 countries including LuxAir and Wagestream. With offices in New York, London, Berlin, Munich , Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, Vilnius and Sofia; Payhawk is backed by renowned investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners, Greenoaks, QED Investors, Bek Ventures and Eleven Ventures. Our values include supporting flat hierarchies, taking ownership and responsibility, seeking and providing feedback, managing constructive critique, and speaking our minds. We understand that the best ideas don’t all come from the same place, so we encourage diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work. The future of fintech is about more than money, and we believe in work-life balance, continual learning, and empowered teams. We’re also on a journey to measure and improve our environmental and social impact. From virtual cards to digital subscriptions, our software and automation help take paper out of the equation for our customers, too. We’re changing the world of payments, and we’re looking for an exceptional team to help us. About the Role The Junior KYC Onboarding Analyst will collaborate closely with the KYC Manager, Director of Compliance and relevant stakeholders. This role includes executing the company's strategy in alignment with regulatory standards and industry benchmarks. The primary objective is to perform customer due diligence, implement Payhawk’s KYB/KYC protocols, evaluate documents and data submitted for corporate customer applications, detect fraudulent activities during onboarding through client screening, and address any additional requests as needed. Responsibilities
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