KYC Senior Compliance Analyst

We are looking for a talented Senior KYC Compliance Analyst to step onto a fintech unicorn rocketship! The Senior KYC Compliance Analyst plays a critical role in the onboarding and ongoing monitoring of customers to mitigate risk through comprehensive research and application of compliance policies. This position involves evaluating new and existing client applications, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and providing mentorship and guidance to junior analysts. The Senior Analyst will also handle more complex cases and drive improvements in the KYC process.

Why join Tipalti?

Tipalti is one of the world’s fastest-growing fintech companies. We free finance professionals to lead by modernizing the entire payables operation. We are a well-funded, late-stage start-up backed by high-profile investors. Our 2021 Series F funding round raised $270 million, valuing us at over $8.3 billion. With total funding of just over $550 million, and with more than 3000 global customers, Tipalti is one of the most valuable private fintech companies in the world.

At Tipalti, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, the quality of our product and the capabilities of our people. Tipaltians are passionate about the work they do, and keen to get the job done. Tipalti offers competitive benefits, a flexible workplace, career coaching, and an environment where diverse individuals can thrive and make an impact. Our culture ensures everyone checks their egos at the door and stands ready to reach for success together. 

Founded in Israel in 2010, Tipalti is a global business headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area (Foster City) with offices in Tel Aviv, Plano, Toronto, Vancouver, London, Amsterdam and Tbilisi.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Client Onboarding & Evaluation: Conduct thorough reviews and evaluations of new applications, ensuring all documentation is valid and meets compliance standards. Use internal tools and external research to conduct a 360-degree business evaluation of potential clients.
• Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD): Manage escalated cases involving high-risk customers, performing detailed due diligence and making informed decisions regarding account approvals.
• Ongoing Monitoring: Review and assess active accounts on an annual basis or as required, ensuring continued compliance with regulatory standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including Risk, Fraud, and Compliance, to ensure a cohesive approach to client onboarding and monitoring.
• Process Improvement: Identify and drive process improvements in the KYC and compliance processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Mentorship & Training: Provide mentorship to junior analysts, assisting in their development and ensuring they adhere to best practices in compliance.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on relevant regulatory requirements in the UK/EU and other applicable jurisdictions. Ensure all KYC controls are functioning effectively and in line with these requirements.
• KPI & SLA Management: Contribute to establishing and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for the KYC function.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain the integrity of quality control by reviewing high-risk and complex files, ensuring decisions are accurate and well-documented.

About you 

• Experience: Solid experience in KYC, AML, risk analysis, or a related compliance role, preferably within the fintech or financial services industry.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with KYC tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in the UK/EU, with the ability to apply this knowledge to identify and escalate key BSA/AML risks.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to handle complex and high-risk cases effectively.
• Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills, with proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Leadership & Mentorship: Experience in mentoring or leading junior staff, with a focus on promoting best practices in compliance.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to think critically and solve problems efficiently, with a customer-focused and detail-oriented approach.
• Initiative: Ability to take ownership of tasks and drive initiatives forward with minimal supervision.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively, working collaboratively across different functions.

Advantages:

• Industry Experience: Experience in a startup environment or within the financial services sector is a plus.
• Professional Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or ICA (International Compliance Association) qualifications are advantageous.

Tipalti is posting this job opening for and on behalf of SDS (Cyprus) Limited and/or SDS Tbilisi Limited, LLC (both are hereinafter referred to as “SDS”). Any potential employment and/or consulting arrangements entered into, as it relates to this job opening, will be between you and SDS. Tipalti shall not be held responsible for the information and contents contained in this job posting, or for any issues arising out of or related to this job posting.