Job Description

Company Description
We are Checkout.com - where the world checks out. For thousands of companies shaping the digital economy, our global digital payments network delivers high-performance payments, processing billions of transactions annually.
We help enterprise businesses boost acceptance rates, combat fraud, and turn payments into a major revenue driver. Headquartered in London and with 19 offices worldwide, Checkout.com is trusted by leading brands such as eBay, DocuSign, Vinted, Uber Eats, Klarna, Wise, Sainsbury's, Financial Times, Grab, and Sony.
This is a career-defining opportunity at a generation-defining company. At Checkout.com, we set ambitious goals, build with intent, and move at speed - always guided by our values as we write the future of payments.
Our teams work on complex challenges that demand focus, ambition, and accountability. For those who thrive in pursuit of performance, those ready to grow, deliver, and be recognized for it - there's no better place to be.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Sanctions & Screening Compliance Officer to support the execution and continuous improvement of our global financial crime controls program. This role requires 3+ years of direct experience in advisory working with international sanctions regulations and screening controls across customers, transactions, and counterparties.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in managing regulatory risk through providing effective sanctions training & guidance, creation of regulatory reports, policy & procedural development, and advisory support. The position demands strong regulatory knowledge, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills to support internal stakeholders and maintain the integrity of our compliance control framework.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support the day-to-day operation of the firm's sanctions & screening compliance control program, including name screening (customer and counterparty), transaction screening, and list management.
• Conduct timely investigation, and escalation of sanctions and screening alerts using defined procedures and a risk-based approach.
• Draft, review, and maintain comprehensive internal policies, standards, and procedures related to sanctions, screening, and financial crime compliance.
• Stay current with changes to global sanctions regimes (e.g., OFAC, UK HMT, EU, UN) and ensure screening rules and escalation protocols are updated accordingly.
• Provide advisory support to business lines and operations teams regarding sanctions exposure, screening hits, and high-risk customer onboarding.
• Collaborate with technology teams to support the calibration, tuning, and validation of screening systems to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy.
• Support regular risk assessments, internal reviews, and audits, and assist with external regulatory inquiries and reporting obligations.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of compliance training materials for staff across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in sanctions compliance advisory and/ or screening operations.
• Strong working knowledge of economic and trade sanctions regulations, including OFAC, EU, UK, and UN regimes.
• Understanding of screening systems and processes, including fuzzy logic matching, list management, and alert adjudication.
• Provide oversight of screening and operational controls, evaluating their suitability and alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to draft and maintain clear, effective compliance documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory issues in a business-oriented manner

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience with screening and compliance platforms (e.g., Dow Jones, WorldCheck, Fircosoft, RDC, Actimize, or similar).
• Familiarity with broader financial crime risks, including PEPs, adverse media, and customer due diligence.
• Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment.
• Professional certifications such as ACAMS, CGSS, or ICA are a plus.

Additional Information
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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.
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