CDD Operations Analyst

About the Role

LemFi is building the premier financial engine for communities the world wasn't built to serve, processing secure remittances and multi-currency accounts across more than 21 countries. Our Compliance Operations team ensures that our millions of users can trust every transaction they send. As a CDD Operations Analyst, you will operate at the heart of our day-to-day compliance decision-making, balancing regulatory obligations with an exceptional customer experience in a fast-growing fintech environment.

• Review and assess transaction monitoring, customer verification, and sanctions screening alerts to make accurate, timely decisions.
• Perform enhanced due diligence on higher-risk customers and provide clear, well-reasoned recommendations to compliance leadership.
• Conduct first-level reviews of customers or transactions displaying red flags and escalate suspicious activity when required.
• Fulfill due diligence and RFI requests from payments and banking partners in line with agreed SLAs.
• Respond to compliance-related customer tickets with clarity, professionalism, and empathy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and continuously build knowledge of emerging AML typologies, risks, and criminal trends.

• 1 to 3 years of AML and/or CDD compliance experience within a fintech, financial institution, or advisory/audit firm.
• Hands-on experience with KYC reviews, ID verification, enhanced due diligence, and transaction monitoring alerts.
• Strong ability to independently assess customer risk and make defensible, data-backed decisions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in productivity tools such as Microsoft Office or Google Sheets for case management and reporting.
• Outstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and a strong collaborative mindset.

• Competitive salary and compensation package tailored to your experience.
• Opportunity to work remotely with a globally distributed, fast-paced fintech team.
• Direct impact on building inclusive financial services for millions of immigrants worldwide.
• Continuous professional development and growth opportunities within compliance operations.

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