• Lead and execute Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and periodic due diligence reviews for third-party payment partners.
• Assess partner risk using CDD information and identify financial crime, sanctions, regulatory, and reputational risk triggers.
• Recommend appropriate risk mitigation actions and ensure decisions are clearly documented and evidenced.
• Partner with Compliance and Financial Crime SMEs to resolve complex risk matters and ensure timely reviews.
• Liaise with external partners to obtain required documentation and drive timely, accurate responses.
• Work closely with Business Development and Partner Management teams to ensure consistent and high-quality due diligence.
• Maintain clear audit trails covering activities performed, decisions made, and supporting rationale.
• Communicate requirements, deadlines, and potential consequences clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

 Required Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in CDD/KYC, AML, or Compliance within regulated financial services.
• Strong knowledge of FATF, JMLSG, sanctions screening, monitoring, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience in risk assessment, due diligence execution, and risk mitigation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority and work independently under strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including PowerPoint presentation capability.

 Preferred

• University degree or equivalent.
• Experience with LexisNexis Bankers Almanac and/or Dow Jones.
• CAMS, ICA, or equivalent certification.

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