CDD Operations Analyst - Onboarding 12 Month FTC

Are you ready to write your next chapter? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a CDD Operations Analyst to join our ever evolving CDD Onboarding team on a 12 month fixed term basis and help us unleash the potential of every business. What you’ll own as the CDD Operations Analyst CDD & EDD Reviews for New Business Relationships Conduct thorough due diligence reviews for new enterprise customers, including detailed assessments of complex corporate ownership structures, Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs), and source of wealth/source of funds, in accordance with Worldpay Policies and Procedures Collect, verify, and analyse documentation and information from a variety of internal and external sources, including public registries, company filings, and reputable financial databases Prepare comprehensive reports summarising findings, associated risks and recommendations Screening & Risk Assessment Perform comprehensive assessments on Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), potential sanctions matches, and adverse media hits, applying a robust risk-based approach to understand and document associated risk-based approach to understand and document associated risks Identify emerging concerns, inconsistencies, or potential indicators of financial crime, escalating issues in line with governance frameworks and managing them from identification to resolution Ongoing Monitoring of Customer Relationships Conduct periodic reviews of existing enterprise customer relationships in accordance with risk-based review cycles Complete trigger event reviews following changes such as ownership updates, unusual account activity, negative media developments, or revised risk indicators Reassess customer information and documentation to ensure continued alignment with regulatory and internal standards Identify deteriorating risk profiles, discrepancies, or new risks and escalate accordingly to Compliance or senior colleagues Maintain clear and accurate records of review outcomes to support audit and regulatory scrutiny Operational Quality & Process Ownership Ensure all reviews are delivered to a consistently high standard, maintaining accuracy, completeness, and clear auditability Contribute to continuous improvement of the CDD function by recommending enhancements to processes, controls, documentation standards, and workflow efficiency Maintain strong case management discipline, tracking progress, proactively removing blockers, and ensuring SLAs are met without compromising risk standards Stakeholder & Relationship Management Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders including Business Development, Relationship Managers, Compliance, Audit, and other teams within the control framework Provide clear and practical guidance on due diligence requirements, timelines, and risks, tailoring communication to each stakeholder's needs Act as a trusted advisor by using a risk-based mindset to influence decisions and support a smooth, well controlled onboarding process Risk Culture & Industry Awareness Stay up to date with industry developments, emerging risks, regulatory changes, and best practices related to AML, CDD/EDD, sanctions, and financial crime compliance Foster a customer focused culture that balances strong risk management with an innovative, solutions driven approach to achieving regulatory objectives and delivering positive customer experiences. Training & Knowledge-sharing Participate in training sessions and workshops – both face-to-face, remotely and using CBT solutions, to continually improve and develop AML, CDD/EDD and Financial Crime knowledge. Share expertise and best practices with colleagues, to support and grow the team and transfer knowledge and skills. What you’ll bring 3 years of experience in CDD, KYC, AML, or financial crime compliance within financial services, payments, or another regulated industry. Proficiency in conducting screening and risk assessments for PEPs, ... (truncated, view full listing at source)