Senior Compliance Officer - KYI, KYC, AML Screening

Updata Partners; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the B2B SaaS sector is looking for a Senior Compliance Officer on a 6-month fixed term. This role is key in overseeing compliance with KYC and AML requirements, requiring strong analytical skills and experience in the financial risk management field. The successful candidate will contribute to a comprehensive compliance framework while collaborating with internal teams and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in Compliance, KYI, KYC, AML, or Financial Crime Risk Management.
• Strong understanding of global AML regulations and KYI/KYC standards.
• Preferred experience in RegTech, FinTech, Financial Services, or SaaS environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed KYI and KYC verifications to assess risks.
• Perform advanced AML screenings and investigations.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or Compliance

Master’s degree or CAMS certification

Job description

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Compliance & Privacy Officer (6-Month Fixed Term)

Senior Compliance Officer – KYI, KYC, AML Screening

Location: Remote / London Department: Compliance and Privacy Reports to: Head of Compliance / Chief Privacy Officer

Role Overview

The Senior Compliance Officer will play a key role in overseeing KYI (Know Your Investor) and KYC (Know Your Customer) verifications, AML screening processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations. In addition to core verification tasks, this role will contribute to wider compliance, risk management, and privacy projects, helping to strengthen Shufti Pro’s global compliance framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed verifications of customers and investors (KYI and KYC) to assess onboarding risks and regulatory compliance.
• Perform advanced AML screenings and investigations, identifying and escalating suspicious activity when necessary.
• Review complex ownership structures, investor profiles, and customer due diligence (CDD) information.
• Ensure onboarding decisions align with regulatory standards, internal policies, and risk appetite.
• Monitor changes in global regulations relating to KYI, KYC, AML, and data privacy, and recommend process updates.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve verification workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
  
• Participate in internal audits, compliance assessments, and preparation for external regulatory reviews.
• Contribute to compliance training programs and awareness campaigns across the organisation.
• Assist with managing compliance incidents, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, Compliance, or a related field (Master’s degree or certifications such as CAMS, is a plus).
• 4–6 years of experience in Compliance, KYI, KYC, AML, or Financial Crime Risk Management.
• Strong understanding of global AML regulations, KYI/KYC standards,
• Experience handling investor onboarding, customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and suspicious activity reporting (SAR).
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with excellent risk assessment and escalation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Previous experience in RegTech, FinTech, Financial Services, or SaaS environments (preferred).