cKYX Analyst

ABOUT TIDE

At Tide we help SMEs save time (and money) in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting.

Tide is transforming the small business banking market with over 1.6 million members globally across the UK, India, Germany and France. Using advanced technology, all solutions are designed with SMEs in mind. With quick onboarding, low fees and innovative features, we thrive on making data-driven decisions to help SMEs save both time and money.

Tide facts:

• Tide is available for UK, Indian, German and French SMEs
• Over 1.6 million members: 800,000 UK and 800,000 in India and growing rapidly
• Over $200 million raised in funding
• Over 2500 Tideans globally - we’re diversity champions!
• We have offices in Central London, with a member support and technology centre in Sofia, Bulgaria, technology centres in Serbia, Romania, Lithuania and Hyderabad and offices in Gurugram and New Delhi, India

ABOUT THE TEAM: 

At Tide, we’re on a mission to save businesses time and money. We’re the leading provider of UK SME business accounts and one of the fastest-growing FinTechs in the UK. Using the latest tech, we design solutions with SMEs in mind and our member-driven financial platform is  transforming the business banking market. Not only do we offer our members business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of highly connected admin tools for businesses. 

Tide is about doing what you love. We’re looking for someone to join us on our exciting scale up journey and be a part of something special. We are wanting passionate Tideans to drive innovation and help build a best-in-class platform to support our members. You will be comfortable in ambiguous situations and will be able to navigate the evolving FinTech environment. Imagine shaping how millions of Tide members discover and engage with business banking platforms and building this on a global scale.

ABOUT THE ROLE: 

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented analyst to join our growing and evolving Perpetual KYX team that sits within our First Line of Defence.  In this role, you would be assisting in our battle against financial crime - to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing and other illicit financial activities. This would be achieved through the continual review of the criminal offenses of members and accurate risk management.

The Member Screening Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring the organization's adherence to compliance regulations and mitigating risks by conducting thorough screenings of new and existing members. This position involves the assessment of individuals and entities against various watchlists, sanctions lists, and databases to identify potential risks such as fraud, money laundering, and other illegal activities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

• Member Screening: Conduct a full review on the screening alert for new and existing members, including individuals and entities, against national and international sanction lists, watchlists, PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) lists and Adverse media.
• Risk Assessment: Analyze and review reported results to determine the level of risk for each member, providing recommendations for further investigation or approval.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare detailed reports and document any concerns or red flags,
• Investigations: Collaborate with the second line of defence, to investigate and resolve flagged screening results or to escalate it by providing detailed analysis.
• Process Improvement: Identify areas where the screening process can be improved, whether through automation, updated data sources, or improved reporting methods, and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• You are good in taking initiative and be naturally inquisitive about screening principles and processes
• You have 1+ year's work experience working in KYC/compliance
• You have a clear understanding of the UK/EU regulatory landscape
• You have strong understanding and experience of CDD and EDD processes
• You have similar work experience, preferably in the financial services 
• You have previous experience working on Google sheets and Lexis Nexis
• You have an analytical mindset & able to digest large data sets and spot patterns and trends with ease
• You have exceptional English communication skills – written and verbal
• You have the ability to work well as part of a team; decisive; goal-oriented; proactive; able to adapt to different people and styles
• You must be comfortable with Hybrid working environments

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN: 

Make work, work for you! We are embracing new ways of working and support flexible working arrangements. With our new Hybrid working model & Working Out of Office (WOO) policy our colleagues can work remotely from home or anywhere in their home country. Additionally, you can work from a different country for 90 days of the year. Plus, you’ll get:

• Competitive salary 
• Vitality Health Insurance, with a proactive focus on mental and physical wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 12 casual & 15 Privilege leaves
• We invest in your development with professional L&D budget per year
• Access to ‘salary sacrifice’ benefits such as Cycle to Work scheme and pension contribution
• Spacious office in Hitechcity with all day snacks
• 24 hours paid volunteering time off per year
• Hybrid working 
• Sabbatical leave 

TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKING

At Tide, we champion a flexible workplace model that supports both in-person and remote work to cater to the specific needs of our different teams. 

While remote work is supported, we believe in the power of face-to-face interactions to foster team spirit and collaboration. Our offices are designed as hubs for innovation and team-building, where we encourage regular in-person gatherings to foster a strong sense of community.

TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

At Tide, we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture. Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or differently-abled status. We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members’ diverse needs and lives. 

We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard.

At Tide, we thrive on diversity, embracing various backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Our inclusive culture is key to our success, helping us build products that meet our members' diverse needs. We are One Team, committed to transparency and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.

• Tide does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
• All official Tide job opportunities are listed exclusively on our Careers Page and applications should be submitted through this channel.
• Communication from Tide will only come from an official @tide.co email address.
• Tide does not work with agencies or recruiters without prior formal engagement, and we do not authorize third parties to make job offers on our behalf.

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