Compliance & Risk Analyst

Nayax UK is looking for a compliance and Risk Analyst responsible for ensuring that a company’s clients and partners comply with regulations designed to prevent money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes. This role involves verifying the authenticity of business entities, assessing risk, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

The Compliance & Risk Analyst will report directly to the UK Compliance Head.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and review KYC/KYB checks for clients, partners, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with AML and CTF regulations.
• Analyze business details, ownership structures, financial information, and jurisdictional risks.
• Investigate transaction monitoring alerts, sanctions lists, PEPs, adverse media, and flagged activities, escalating high-risk cases as needed.
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk profiles and report confirmed findings.
• Maintain thorough documentation for audits and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless onboarding while meeting compliance standards.
• Monitor client relationships to identify changes in risk profiles and recommend process improvements.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and contribute to process enhancements and technology adoption.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in compliance, KYC (Know Your Customer), or AML roles, preferably within financial services or FinTech.
• Strong understanding of KYC/KYB, AML, CTF, and related regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with various jurisdictional requirements and international standards, such as FATF (Financial Action Task Force) guidelines.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in compliance software and KYC/KYB tools, with familiarity in using databases for business verification.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and investigative skills, with attention to detail in identifying and managing risk factors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and prepare clear reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in AML, Compliance, or similar fields (e.g., CAMS, ICA)
• Experience with tools like Dow Jones, LexisNexis, or other verification software.
• Understanding of corporate structures and beneficial ownership analysis.

Learn More About Nayax:

Nayax is a leading global fintech company founded in 2005 that offers a comprehensive solution to businesses around the world, aiming to improve their revenue and operational efficiency. Our vision is to create frictionless commerce experiences for both businesses and consumers, benefiting communities around the world. We value integrity, accountability, and honesty, values which are reflected in the way we work as we accompany our customers every step of the way on their road to success.

Today, our global influence is reflected in our listing on both Nasdaq and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) and our 11 global offices with 1100 employees. Nayax Israel is our largest site, housing over 20 different departments and located in the prestigious Herzliya Hills, just a short drive north of Tel Aviv or a very short walk from the train station.

Our open space offices accommodate our 600+ employees and when we’re not hard at work, you can find us enjoying an afternoon coffee on the balcony.

For a glimpse of what it's like to work at Nayax, check out our Instagram account! https://bit.ly/3G3QDc4.

Nayax is constantly growing and we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic, innovative and eager individuals to join us on our journey!