KYC & AML Analyst - Fixed Term (12 months)

Thanks to our innovative BuyNow PayLater payment solution, Scalapay is transforming the way more than 6.5 million customers buy online and in-store, empowering 8,000+ merchants (online and in-store) to give their customers magical shopping experiences. 

Being only 3 years old didn’t stop us from becoming a unicorn 🦄 We have raised over $700mln and we did this thanks to a team built around our 4 core values: #MakeItHappen #PlayAsATeam #StayCurious #FocusOnCustomer.

This is where your magic happens. If you love it, Scalapay it ♥

The Role

We are looking for a KYC & AML Analyst to join our team, responsible for verifying the information provided by merchants and end customers during the onboarding process for our European markets. This role involves reviewing and validating KYC documents, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and ensuring that all data is accurate and complete. The KYC Specialist will collaborate with internal teams to resolve any discrepancies and help streamline the onboarding process, contributing to a smooth and compliant merchant and customer integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Reading, analysing and processing the KYC documents sent by the merchants and the customers
• Reviewing KYC information collected and approve or reject the customer if something goes wrong
• Analysing and documenting financial issues or problems; 
• Conducting day-to-day administrative tasks related to the process accurately and timely, by communicating with colleagues and/or Sales/Legal Dept to avoid any breaches to internal rules and unnecessary delays.
• Communicating useful insights and potential improvements to the team
  
  

You’ll be Great for this Role if:

• You are fluent in Italian and English
• You have an economic/Law degree or equivalent;
• You have a  or 2/3 years-experience in a regulated entity or experience as KYC analyst;
• You have Knowledge of AML and KYC regulations 
• You have Experience in document verification and due diligence systems  
• You are detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn
• You have strong communication skills 
• You are proactive, able to work independently, and manage tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• You have a positive attitude, adaptability, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of additional languages (e.g. French, Spanish)
• Knowledge of Spanish, French Portuguese KYC requirements
• Exposure to startup or scaleup environments
• Previous experience with softwares like World-Check LSEG Refinitiv, Moodys Orbis, Fourthline

Hiring process

1. A quick chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members
2. A first interview with the Hiring Manager to deep dive into your experiences and better understand your motivation
3. A short case study to test your hard skills, that will be debriefed with a panel of future internal stakeholders
4. A final chat with Simone Mancini (our CEO) to see if you’ll fit into our culture

Want to learn more? Don't hesitate to explore our Careers website, our LinkedIn and Glassdoor pages. 

Pro tip: send your CV in English 😉

Super Pro tip: we know that application processes can be scary and frustrating but… we look for talent, not people that tick all our boxes.

We believe in the power of diversity: Scalapay is an Equal Opportunity Employer for any minority, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.