Senior CDD Analyst — Lead High-Risk AML/KYC Decisions

Dojo; Hull (TX); On-site; USD 79,947 - 113,258; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-first culture

4+ days in office per week

European offices network

Job summary

Dojo is hiring a Senior CDD Analyst to own the most complex onboarding and ongoing monitoring cases. You’ll work at the intersection of Fraud, AML and KYC, coordinating with FinCrime, Underwriting and 2nd Line Compliance to ensure high-quality decisions.

You will lead reviews of corporate structures, UBOs and enhanced due diligence, while guiding peers and improving processes and controls across the CDD function.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a KYC, CDD or AML role within financial services, payments or fintech.
• Demonstrable judgement in high-pressure, high-risk situations with clear reasoning.
• Excellent attention to detail with well-documented case work.
• Confident communicator, able to engage merchants and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with screening tools such as WorldCheck or ComplyAdvantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and decisioning of complex CDD cases at onboarding, including corporate structures and UBOs.
• Manage escalated alerts from sanctions, PEPs and adverse media through to resolution.
• Conduct periodic reviews for European customers and flag changes in risk profile.
• Be first point of escalation for CDD Analysts and ensure consistent decision quality.
• Coordinate with FinCrime, MLRO and 2nd Line teams; support SAR/STR filings when needed.
• Assist in developing and updating CDD procedures and controls.
• Ensure audit-ready case files and identify systemic process issues.
• Support training and onboarding of new CDD Analysts.

Skills

KYC/AML knowledge

High-risk decision-making

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Screening tools experience

Education

ICA Certificate in KYC/AML

Tools

WorldCheck

ComplyAdvantage

Job description

Dojo is hiring a Senior CDD Analyst to own the most complex onboarding and ongoing monitoring cases. You’ll work at the intersection of Fraud, AML and KYC, coordinating with FinCrime, Underwriting and 2nd Line Compliance to ensure high-quality decisions.

You will lead reviews of corporate structures, UBOs and enhanced due diligence, while guiding peers and improving processes and controls across the CDD function.