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Description
CDD Analyst – FinTech
Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 2-3 days in office)
We are working with a leading fintech that are looking for a proactive CDD Analyst to join their expanding compliance team in Manchester.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) checks on new and existing customers (B2B and B2C)
- Review KYC documentation and conduct risk assessments in line with FCA regulations
- Carry out sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media screening
- Escalate and report suspicious activity and higher-risk cases to the MLRO/compliance leads
- Support the onboarding process and work closely with Product and Operations teams to streamline KYC workflows
- Help monitor changes in regulatory requirements and feed into internal policy updates
What You’ll Need:
- 1–3 years of experience in a CDD/KYC/AML role, ideally in fintech, payments, or challenger banks
- Working knowledge of UK AML frameworks, sanctions regimes, and FCA expectations
- Confident handling onboarding for both individual and corporate clients
- Experience using CDD tools (e.g., Comply Advantage, Onfido, World Check, LexisNexis)
- Excellent attention to detail, communication, and judgment
- A collaborative, can-do attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-moving, tech-led environment
Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.