Compliance Officer | AML / KYC / CDD | 3+ Years Experience

About the opportunity

Our client, an international technology business, is seeking a Compliance Officer to support its global customer base. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will manage customer due diligence and compliance operations across corporate and individual customers worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews.
• Conduct sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEP), watchlist and adverse media screening.
• Assess complex ownership structures, ultimate beneficial ownership, and source of funds and wealth.
• Liaise with customers to obtain supporting information and resolve due diligence queries.
• Support ongoing monitoring, investigate compliance alerts and assist with suspicious transaction reporting where required.
• Update compliance procedures, screening workflows and verification checklists.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Operations, Legal and Product teams to support timely onboarding and manage compliance risks.
• Maintain audit-ready records and support audits, regulatory inquiries and compliance projects.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant AML, KYC, CDD or compliance experience, including regional coverage.
• Good understanding of AML/CTF requirements, FATF recommendations and international sanctions frameworks.
• Strong investigative skills and ability to assess corporate structures, financial statements and customer documentation.
• Comfortable working independently, exercising sound judgement and managing a high volume of reviews.
• Strong written and spoken English, with confidence engaging international customers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience within banking, financial services or a finance-related business would be an advantage.
• A degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Commerce, Risk Management or a related discipline is preferred but not essential.