CDD Advisory Analyst

Worldpay (UK) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldpay (UK) Limited is seeking a CDD Advisory Analyst to join our Enterprise Customer Due Diligence team in Leicester, UK, and help shape the future of global commerce.

You will provide expert risk guidance, translate regulatory changes into actionable requirements, strengthen controls, and drive AI-enabled improvements while collaborating with senior stakeholders.

A minimum of five years in regulatory compliance with financial crime focus is required; FCA familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in regulatory compliance and financial crime roles.
• Experience in first line advisory and interpreting policies.
• Ability to translate regulatory changes into operational outcomes.
• Familiarity with AI applications in financial crime and governance.
• Experience preparing compliance advice for clients and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert CDD advisory & risk insight: Research emerging risks, regulations, and industry best practices to deliver clear, pragmatic guidance and ensure consistent policy application.
• Assess and translate regulatory impact: Evaluate new regulations, policy changes, and risk appetite shifts, translating them into actionable operational requirements and client-level impacts.
• Strengthen controls & resolve issues: Monitor effectiveness of financial crime processes, identify control gaps, and support audit findings, remediation, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Drive innovation & AI enablement: Identify process improvements and support adoption of AI-driven solutions (e.g., monitoring, screening, risk scoring) while managing governance risks like bias and explainability.
• Lead stakeholder engagement: Collaborate cross-functionally, align advisory and delivery teams, and communicate risks, impacts, and strategies clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Champion continuous improvement: Build financial crime expertise, share best practices, and foster a high-performing, collaborative, and client-focused culture.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Financial crime prevention

First line advisory

Impact assessments

AI in compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Education

Diploma in AML or Financial Crime

CAMs certification

Tools

Orbis

Fenergo

Actimize

Salesforce

Job description

Ready to take your career global?Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a CDD Advisory Analyst to join our ever evolving Enterprise Customer Due Diligence team in Leicester, UK and help shape the future of global commerce.What you’ll ownProvide expert CDD advisory & risk insight: Research emerging risks, regulations, and industry best practices to deliver clear, pragmatic guidance and ensure consistent policy application.Assess and translate regulatory impact: Evaluate new regulations, policy changes, and risk appetite shifts, translating them into actionable operational requirements and client-level impacts (e.g., re-risking, EDD).Strengthen controls & resolve issues: Monitor effectiveness of financial crime processes, identify control gaps, and support audit findings, remediation, and risk mitigation efforts.Drive innovation & AI enablement: Identify process improvements and support adoption of AI-driven solutions (e.g., monitoring, screening, risk scoring) while managing governance risks like bias and explainability.Lead stakeholder engagement: Collaborate cross-functionally, align advisory and delivery teams, and communicate risks, impacts, and strategies clearly to senior stakeholders.Champion continuous improvement: Build financial crime expertise, share best practices, and foster a high-performing, collaborative, and client-focused culture.What you'll bringMinimum of 5 years' experience in regulatory compliance and operational roles with a strong focus on financial crime preventionExperience in first line advisory, providing guidance on financial crime matters, interpreting policies, and ensuring complianceExperience conducting impact assessments and translating regulatory changes into operational and client-level outcomesUnderstanding of technology and AI applications in financial crime, including associated risks and governanceProven track record in managing procedures and updates related to financial crime preventionExperience in preparing compliance advice for prospect clients and managing multiple compliance projects simultaneouslyIt's a bonus if you haveExperience in payment service, fintech or digital bankingFamiliarity with regulatory bodies such as FCA or DNBExperience using tools such as Orbis, Fenergo, Actimize, SalesforceExposure to AI/ML-enabled compliance or automation toolsRelevant professional qualifications e.g. Diploma in AML or Financial Crime, CAMs certificationAbout the teamOur inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.What makes a Globalpayer?Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.#LI-LH1