Job Description

Company Description

We're Checkout.com - you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen.


Checkout.com is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why.


With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere - but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they're fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn't just another job; it's a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech.

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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Analyst with experience working within Sanctions & Screening Compliance 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.

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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 organisation.

Qualifications

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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.

Bring all of you to work

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive - through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.


Here, you'll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It's a place where ambition gets met with opportunity - and where your growth is in your hands.


We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you're ready to grow and make a difference, you'll be right at home here.


It's important we 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.

Life at Checkout.com

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.


Curious about what it's like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.


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