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CDD High Risk Vertical Analyst

  • Team Legal, Compliance, Risk and Audit
  • Location London, United Kingdom
  • Position Type Full time
  • Reference Number JR0610240
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Job Description

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a CDD High Risk Vertical Analyst to join our ever evolving Compliance and Risk Enablement team and help shape the future of global commerce.

Location: Birmingham Office, Hybrid Working option available, rotational shift pattern between 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday.

What you'll own


Compliance and Risk Management:

  • Perform due diligence reviews across high-risk sectors including Cryptocurrency, Gambling, Marketplaces, Money Transmission and Payment Facilitators, amongst others.

  • Drive strategic partnerships to accelerate the growth and mitigate the risk across our Enterprise portfolio.

  • Manage relationships with business leaders, legal, compliance and external merchants.

  • Collaborate with 2nd line Compliance, Risk and Legal to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practice whilst managing operational impact for both tactical and strategic initiatives.

  • Identify complexities in high-risk models and ensure the right skills, tools, and analytical methods are used for onboarding.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Support the development of compliance and risk frameworks to enhance operational efficiency. This includes contribution to, or where necessary the creation of, practical controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

  • Collaborate with commercial teams to identify and assess operational challenges related to Merchant growth, including monitoring and reporting. Balancing commercial objectives whilst maintaining operational adherence.

  • Support and implement key initiatives across impacted Operational business units.

Relationship Management:

  • Develop and maintain an open and positive relationship with internal and external stakeholders, as necessary.

  • Create a customer focused culture that has a clear understanding of risk and an innovative can-do mindset that achieves both the regulatory objectives and a good customer experience.

Training and Development:

  • Where necessary, attend and contribute to relevant meetings, such as those focused on risk and compliance to represent and understand the operational impact for strategic initiatives.

  • Keep up with global regulatory changes to better understand operational risks.

What you'll bring

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a compliance or risk management.

  • A demonstrable understanding of legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to customer due diligence, Wolfsberg industry standards & card network rules

  • Experience in the payments industry.

  • Knowledge of high-risk vertical regulations such as gambling, payment facilitators, cryptocurrency and money transmission.

  • You have a strong practical understanding of the importance of a rigorous control environment.

  • A strategic thinker with the ability to identify, mitigate and communicate risks and issues that could impact the organisation and the customer experience.

  • Ability to build a positive culture of continuous improvement and learning, encouraging professional development opportunities and knowledge sharing initiatives.

  • Ability to maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, ensuring effective communication and alignment.

  • Highly analytical and strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.

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Our Benefits

Explore the benefits we offer to Globalpayers in the United Kingdom

  • My Health

    We offer access to medical coverage that supports the health and wellbeing for you and your family

  • My Money

    In addition to base salary, you may be eligible for bonuses and/or equity awards, determined by role, level, impact, and our policies.

    My Lifestyle

    We have a dedicated Wellness Week each year – which includes an extra paid day off - so you can take time to relax, recharge and invest in your wellbeing

  • My Family

    FLEX, our family inclusion community, offers support for all Globalpayers at every stage, from raising families to caring for loved ones

  • My Time Off

    We offer paid time off and public holidays so you can rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most.

    Application steps

    Submit Your Application

    Here's where we'll learn a little about you, why you want to join Global Payments, and why you'd be a good addition to our team. You'll also need to upload your resume and a cover letter too.

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    Application Review

    Once you’ve submitted your application, Globalpayers will review it and see if you’re a good match for the role, team and culture. If you’re successful, we'll invite you for an interview where we can get to know each other better.

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    Interview with a Globalpayer

    This is the time where we get to know you better, and your opportunity to learn more about us. The best way to thrive is to bring your whole self to the conversation. We’ll ask about your skills and experiences, as well as your career aspirations. Depending on the role, you might have multiple interviews with various Globalpayers.

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    Offer and Onboarding

    The exciting part! If you’re the best candidate, your recruiter will be in touch to confirm your offer. If you accept, we’ll walk you through the next steps of what you can expect during your background check and onboarding process to get you ready to become an official Globalpayer.

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