KYC Analyst- Mandarin speaker

Our client is an innovative and fast-growing payments company that operates in a dynamic environment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with 2+ years of experience in a compliance or financial crime role, ideally within the banking or fintech sectors, who is eager to further develop their expertise and contribute to a high-growth company. You will be working closely with senior leadership in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What you'll do:

You will play a crucial role in ensuring our client's adherence to regulatory requirements. You will lead KYC processes for corporate clients while monitoring internal processes for legal conformity. Your responsibilities will also include drafting policies, identifying potential risks, providing guidance on AML matters, staying updated on regulatory changes, preparing regulatory reports, conducting audits, and supporting internal training programs.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, including adherence to FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) and PSR (Payment Systems Regulator) guidelines where applicable.
• Lead Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, focusing on corporate clients, ensuring that appropriate checks are carried out in line with regulatory standards and internal procedures.
• Monitor and review internal processes to ensure they comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in drafting and maintaining compliance policies, procedures, and internal documentation.
• Identify, assess, and report potential compliance risks to the senior management team.
• Provide compliance advice and guidance to various business units within the company, particularly in areas related to AML (Anti-Money Laundering), data protection, and operational risk.
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes and updates, ensuring that any necessary adjustments are made to internal compliance practices.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory reports and filings.
• Conduct regular compliance reviews and audits to identify any gaps or areas for improvement.
• Support the development and delivery of internal compliance training programs.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this role will bring 2+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the payments, banking, or fintech sectors. You will have strong experience with KYC processes and a good understanding of FCA and PSR regulatory frameworks. Your generalist compliance experience will include knowledge of AML, financial crime prevention, regulatory reporting, and risk management. Your strong analytical skills will enable you to identify compliance risks and recommend appropriate solutions. You are able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment and have excellent attention to detail. Your strong interpersonal skills will allow you to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. You are proactive, eager to learn, and looking to grow in a startup-like environment.

• 2+ years of experience in a compliance role, preferably within a payments, banking, or fintech environment.
• Strong experience with KYC, particularly in conducting checks for corporate clients.
• Good understanding of FCA and PSR regulatory frameworks (desirable).
• Generalist compliance experience, with knowledge of a wide range of compliance functions including AML, financial crime prevention, regulatory reporting, and risk management.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify compliance risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive and eager to learn, with a desire to grow in a startup-like environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Law, Finance, Business, or similar) or equivalent experience.
• Professional compliance qualifications or certifications (desirable but not essential).
• MUST BE MANDARIN SPEAKER

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