Checkout.com is one of the most exciting fintechs in the world. Our mission is to enable businesses and their communities to thrive in the digital economy. We’re the strategic payments partner for some of the best known fast-moving brands globally such as Wise, Hut Group, Sony Electronics, Homebase, Henkel, Klarna and many others. Purpose-built with performance and scalability in mind, our flexible cloud-based payments platform helps global enterprises launch new products and create experiences customers love. And it's not just what we build that makes us different. It's how.
We empower passionate problem-solvers to collaborate, innovate and do their best work. That’s why we’re on the Forbes Cloud 100 list and a Great Place to Work accredited company. And we’re just getting started. We’re building diverse and inclusive teams around the world — because that’s how we create even better experiences for our merchants and our partners. And we need your help. Join us to build the digital economy of tomorrow.
Job DescriptionCheckout.com is actively looking for an Analyst I, Assurance and Investigations who will perform quality assurance reviews of the different AML areas such as merchants’ underwriting and periodic reviews, transaction monitoring, sanctions among others; stay abreast of regulatory, business, and organizational changes; develop and recommend solutions to improve operational effectiveness; enhance overall quality of the Assurance function, and communicate findings and recommendations in a clear, concise, and constructive manner.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in the financial crime world, as well as the ability to communicate data in a consumable, sustainable and presentable format. It will also be a proactive and confident individual with strong analytical, organisational and technical skills, and one who can demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgement in a fast-paced environment.
You'll be part of the Compliance team, and this role will work closely with various teams, including Operations, Product and HR to name a few.
How you’ll make an impact
Performs quality assurance review in accordance with AML policies and departmental procedures (conducts assurance review of AML systems, client due diligence files, suspicious activity reporting among others) within established timeframes.
Provides oversight and assurance of our financial crime risk controls through sampling, thematic reviews and data analysis, to ensure CKO’s financial crime policies and procedures are being applied correctly.
Assists in developing the assurance program by creating the approach, guidance and test-scripts for a variety of assurance areas.
Identifies areas where systemic failures could occur and undertake thematic reviews where appropriate.
Provides insight into quality gaps discovered as part of the quality assurance process and ensures these gaps are communicated to appropriate management and business owners via test scripts.
Maintains current knowledge of regulations applicable to the business, any business changes as well as pertinent internal regulatory policy and procedural changes.
Meets all deliverables for assurance reviews, analysis, and regular reporting.
Provides quality feedback and recommendations to assurance colleagues that contribute to improved quality and efficiency of assurance activities.
Works both independently and in team-oriented contexts.
Suggest ideas for improvements to the support process and infrastructure and strive to continually improve the process
At least 2 years’ experience in Compliance, AML or financial crime is required.
Solution driven approach, with exemplary problem solving and analytical skills.
Team player with strong collaborative qualities and a positive/humble demeanour.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present analysis and recommendations.
Strong analytical skills with experience in problem solving and being able to implement and deliver solutions.
Reliable when working independently, with sound judgment for when to escalate issues.
Well organised and have an ability to track issues to closure.
Excellent attention to detail, problem solving skills and a flexible approach to work.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Willingness to complete a Compliance qualification (ICA/ACAMS) preferred.
Fluency in English.
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If you don't meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We're always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
We believe in equal opportunities
We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However you identify. And whichever payment method you use.
Our clients come from all over the world — and so do we. Hiring hard-working people and giving them a community to thrive in is critical to our success.
When you join our team, we’ll empower you to unlock your potential so you can do your best work. We’d love to hear how you think you could make a difference here with us.
We want to set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. We’ll be happy to support you.
Take a peek inside life at Checkout.com via
- Our Culture video https://youtu.be/BEwnpHuadSw
- Our careers page https://www.checkout.com/careers
- Our LinkedIn Life pages bit.ly/3OaoN1U
- Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/checkout_com/
Apply without meeting all requirements statement
If you don't meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We're always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
We believe in equal opportunities
We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However you identify. And whichever payment method you use.
Our clients come from all over the world — and so do we. Hiring hard-working people and giving them a community to thrive in is critical to our success.
When you join our team, we’ll empower you to unlock your potential so you can do your best work. We’d love to hear how you think you could make a difference here with us.
We want to set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. We’ll be happy to support you.
Take a peek inside life at Checkout.com via
- Our Culture video https://youtu.be/BEwnpHuadSw
- Our careers page https://www.checkout.com/careers
- Our LinkedIn Life pages bit.ly/3OaoN1U
- Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/checkout_com/
Checkout.com Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Checkout.com and has not been reviewed or approved by Checkout.com.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is considered competitive in many roles and markets, with accounts of good salary levels and strong total packages in select functions. Experiences are noted as mixed by team and location, but base pay and, in some cases, bonuses are often viewed as solid.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, and an EAP in the U.S., with the company emphasizing global health and wellbeing cover. These elements are consistently pointed to as core strengths of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is characterized as generous, with about four months offered for all parents in some locations, alongside inclusive family-forming support highlighted by the company. These provisions are frequently cited as valuable components of total rewards.
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What We Do
We’re Checkout.com. We work with global companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony, to power their payments from behind the scenes. With a global digital network and extensive expertise, our mission is to help businesses thrive with high-performing payments. Because when payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why. We have the energy of a start-up on a global scale, with 19 offices across six continents and a HQ in London. All of our people are driven, ambitious, and performance-obsessed, because working here is a chance to grow faster than anywhere else, and build the future of fintech. Find out more about our team here: https://www.checkout.com/careers
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We empower passionate problem-solvers to collaborate, innovate and do their best work.
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