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.

IN THIS POSITION YOU WILL:

• 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:

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Law, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in compliance, KYC (Know Your Customer), or AML roles, preferably within financial services or FinTech.
• Strong understanding of KYCKYB, 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.
• Ability to manage complex cases and think critically to evaluate risk and make informed decisions.
  
  

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.
  
  

Who we are:

Nayax is a leading global end-to-end retail technology platform for unattended & attended commerce. Our mission is to simplify commerce and payments for retailers while driving growth, optimizing operations, and enhancing consumer engagement.

With a strong global presence over the past 17 years, our core products and innovative solutions provide ample professional development opportunities and a strong sense of community within our organization.

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