Due Diligence and Compliance Risk Analyst

The role

n this dual-focused role, the Due Diligence and Compliance Risk Analyst will be responsible for conducting due diligence activities on potential customers and other third parties, including vendors, suppliers and business partners from compliance risks point of view. The role ensures that our company complies with all relevant regulations and identifies potential risks, helping safeguard the business from financial, reputational and regulatory exposures.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct detailed KYC checks on customers (and other third parties) ensuring compliance with all relevant requirements and providing recommendations to mitigate possible compliance risks.
• Perform third party due diligence assessments on vendors, suppliers, employment agencies and other business partners to evaluate risks, including reputational and compliance related risks.
• Analyse and verify customer and third party documentation, conducting in-depth reviews in line with the internal risk frameworks.
• Manage ongoing monitoring of both customers and third parties, identifying and flagging any changes that may affect the risk profile.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure cohesive due diligence and monitoring processes across the organization.
• Escalate identified risks or issues to Global Head of Ethics and Compliance, providing clear recommendations to be discussed and submitted to relevant operational management.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all due diligence activities, ensuring accurate reporting and audit trails.
• Stay current with the industry developments, regulatory changes and best practices related to Third Party Risk Management and KYC.
• Support the development and enhancement of KYC and third party due diligence processes and tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Requirements: 

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Law or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in KYC, third party due diligence, AML or related compliance/risk functions.
• Solid understanding of KYC/TPRM related regulations, relevant compliance risks and frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess both customer and third party risks effectively.
• Experience with vendor/supplier risk management or procurement processes is a plus.
• Affinity to Artificial Intelligence, new technologies and related risks and regulations is a plus.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Self-motivated and ablr to work both independently and within a team environment.