Job 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. 1–3 years of experience in a CDD/KYC/AML role, ideally in fintech, payments, or challenger banks
2. Working knowledge of UK AML frameworks, sanctions regimes, and FCA expectations
3. Confident handling onboarding for both individual and corporate clients
4. Experience using CDD tools (e.g., Comply Advantage, Onfido, World Check, LexisNexis)
5. Excellent attention to detail, communication, and judgment
6. A collaborative, can-do attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-moving, tech-le...