AML/KYC Risk Specialist

Job Description
AML/KYC Risk Specialist

This is Worldline
We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. The solutions our people build today power the growth of millions of businesses tomorrow. From your local coffee shop to unicorns and international banks. From San Francisco to Auckland. We are in every corner of the world, in every part of commerce. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The Opportunity
As an
AML/KYC Risk Specialist,
you play a crucial role in ensuring that Worldline does not do business with any unlawful or fraudulent clients. You are also responsible to protect the company's reputation and ensure we are not involved in any money laundering or other unlawful activities. As if you are a true detective/investigator, you conduct thorough research using external tools and sources. You will analyze KYC (Know Your Customer) and unearth all and any information that indicates that something is not adhering to the law, our policies, or the policies of our acquirers.

In this role, you report directly to the Team lead of Risk Onboarding. Within the AML Team, the
AML/KYC Risk Specialist
plays an important role when onboarding new Merchants and adding payment methods to existing ones. We are all hard-working, knowledgeable, dedicated, experienced, and fun individuals who look forward to having you on board and helping you to get up to speed. We are an open team and value continuous knowledge sharing among team members as we strive to become better every day.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Conduct underwritings and perform CDD on new, and add ones to existing merchants, specifically looking at KYC, business models, business practices, and compliance with card schemes.
• During underwritings and periodic reviews, ensure the merchant complies with Worldline's policies and those of its acquirers.
• Work directly with the Sales Team and client project management team to complete merchant files and resolve potential (Compliance) issues proactively.
• Maintain and update data in databases to keep high-quality standards. Prepare risk assessment.

Who Are We Looking For
We look for big thinkers. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what's next – people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice this means:

• University degree in appropriate field of study.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in CDD, KYC, risk assessment, and underwriting.
• Excellent Business English and verbal skills.
• Attention to detail/accuracy.
• Good time management and task management skills.
• Situational analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Customer orientation/organization awareness.

Perks & Benefits
At Worldline you'll get the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that, you will also:

• Private medical & life insurance
• MyBenefit Platform
• Holiday allowance
• Referral program
• Public transportation allowance
• Meal allowance
• Annual bonus

Shape the evolution
We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers, people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you'll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. With an empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career - wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.
Pursuant to the Article 24 sec. 6 of the Act of 14 June 2024 on the protection of whistleblowers, we inform you that Worldline Financial Services (Europe) S.A., a joint-stock company, Branch in Poland (hereinafter referred to as Worldline) is governed by the Regulations on the receipt of internal reports and taking follow-up actions (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations).