KYC Operator

As a KYC Operator, you will play a crucial role in client onboarding and the continuous review of customer information throughout their lifecycle. You will be responsible for gathering, verifying, and updating client data to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal guidelines. Your attention to detail and operational efficiency will help protect the company from financial crime risks such as money laundering, sanctions breaches, and other compliance issues.

Key Responsibilities

Client Onboarding: Collect, review, and validate KYC documents from new clients to ensure a smooth and compliant onboarding process.

KYC File Updates: Monitor and update client records throughout their relationship with the company, especially during changes or triggering events.

Periodic Reviews: Conduct regular checks tailored to the client's risk level to ensure information remains accurate and up to date.

Alert Management (Sanctions, PEP, OFAC, etc.): Analyze and handle alerts related to sanctions lists, politically exposed persons (PEP), OFAC, and other regulatory lists, escalating sensitive cases as needed.

Screening of Payment Instrument Users: Perform checks on users of payment instruments to detect any suspicious activities or risks.

Remediation: Manage and correct deficiencies or anomalies identified during KYC checks, working with clients and internal teams to ensure prompt resolution.

Daily collaboration with clients, Revenue, Support, and Compliance teams to ensure smooth onboarding and adherence to KYC requirements.

What we're looking for

Essential experience needed

1 to 2 years of experience in KYC, compliance, or as an AML (Anti-Money Laundering) analyst

Fluent professional English is a must

Degree such as BTS Banque, Licence, or equivalent (at least 2 years of higher education)

Specialization or experience in law, finance, or risk management is a plus

Additional Assets

Hands-on experience with regulatory or compliance processes

Operational experience in a start-up or fast-paced environment

Technical Skills (tools & software)

Proficiency with KYC/back-office tools (e.g., ComplyAdvantage)

Experience with Jira and Gsuite is a plus

As we are an international team, please submit your application and CV in English.

About Spendesk

Spendesk is the AI-powered spend management and procurement platform that transforms company spending. By simplifying procurement, payment cards, expense management, invoice processing, and accounting automation, Spendesk sets the new standard for spending at work. Its single, intelligent solution makes efficient spending easy for employees and gives finance leaders the full visibility and control they need across all company spend, even in multi-entity structures. Trusted by thousands of companies, Spendesk supports over 200,000 users across brands such as SoundCloud, Gousto, SumUp, and Bloom & Wild. With offices in the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Germany, Spendesk also puts community at the heart of its mission.

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About our people & culture

We believe that people do their best work when they're given the freedom to thrive and grow. That's why liberation is at the core of everything we do. We empower Spendeskers to take ownership of their work, to navigate ambiguity, and seize every opportunity. Spendeskers come from all over the world (35+ countries and counting) but we have plenty in common: we're bold, ever-curious, committed to kindness, and tackle every challenge with a positive mindset.

About our benefits

Our culture is built on trust, empowerment, and growth — with benefits to match

Flexible on-site policy : 4 days per month remote (non-accumulative) and 3 full weeks remote per year (non-consecutive)

Lunch 60% funded by Spendesk (Swile Card)

Alan Premium health insurance

A Gymlib pass to let off steam after a productive day at work

Access to for emotional and mental health wellbeing

Latest Apple equipment

Great office snacks to fuel your day

A positive team to work with daily

Diversity & Inclusion

At Spendesk, we're committed to fostering an environment where all differences are encouraged, supported and celebrated. We're building our culture for everyone, with everyone. Our goal is to attract and build a diverse, equal and inclusive team, where everyone feels welcome and we truly embrace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.