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AML / KYC Compliance Officer
The AML / KYC officer protects the company and its licence: customer verification, transaction monitoring and reporting to regulators, done thoroughly without blocking good customers.
What the role does
- Run customer due diligence and verification
- Monitor transactions and investigate alerts
- File reports to the authorities when required
- Keep AML policies and procedures up to date
- Train the support and payments teams
Skills and tools
AML / CTF regulation and risk assessmentKYC and identity verification toolsTransaction monitoringSanctions and PEP screeningClear written reporting
Ideal background
- Compliance experience in payments, fintech or another regulated online business
- Recognised AML certification is a plus
- Calm, precise and good with documentation
Hiring mistakes to avoidFor companies
| Mistake | What happens | How to avoid it |
|---|---|---|
| Hiring without regulated-industry experience | Gaps that surface during an audit | Check audits and regulator contact they have handled |
| Making compliance a blocker | Good customers leave during verification | Look for people who balance risk with customer experience |
Advice for candidatesFor candidates
Mention the regulators and audits you worked with, the tools you know and any process you made faster without adding risk.
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