, Philippines
Job Family Group:
Compliance
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
October 22, 2026
Business unit:
Trading and Supply
Experience Level:
Early Careers
Job Description:
What’s the role
As CDD Analyst you will conducts Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews for new counterparties, assesses their risk profiles and business activities, and provides onboarding recommendations while ensuring compliance with financial crime policies, procedures, and Trading & Supply control frameworks.
What you’ll be doing
- Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews across varying risk levels, including Basic, Simplified, and Standard due diligence, assessing customer risk profiles, identifying potential red flags, and recommending appropriate mitigation measures.
- Partner with first-line business stakeholders to gather and validate information about customers, business relationships, and required documentation.
- Analyse large volumes of data, including customer, corporate, and transactional information, to support risk assessments and decision-making.
- Review and verify documentation and evidence, identifying potential risks, inconsistencies, or areas requiring further investigation.
- Prepare clear and comprehensive case summaries and recommendations for higher-risk counterparties and complex due diligence reviews.
- Communicate due diligence requirements, onboarding processes, and regulatory expectations effectively to stakeholders across the organization.
- Escalate unusual findings, potential financial crime concerns, and high-risk cases in accordance with established procedures.
- Collaborate with and support fellow analysts, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Deliver high-quality work under tight timelines and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute as an engaged and proactive member of the Financial Crime team, supporting the organization's commitment to compliance, risk management, and ethical business practices.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law, or a related field, with 3-5 years of experience in Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Financial Crime Compliance, or a related discipline.
- Experience within global financial institutions, investment banking, commercial banking, corporate banking, commodities trading, energy, or multinational organizations is highly desirable.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), ICA Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering, ICA Advanced Certificate, or equivalent compliance qualifications are an advantage.
Proficiency in additional languages such as Arabic, Russian, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Portuguese, or Mandarin is highly valued. - Strong understanding of financial crime risks, sanctions, AML regulations, and customer due diligence requirements.
- Knowledge of high-risk jurisdictions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and related financial crime risk considerations.
- Experience reviewing and interpreting complex corporate ownership structures, including holding companies, trusts, funds, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), and ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) frameworks.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to assess information, identify risks, and make well-supported recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
- Proven ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across different business functions and levels of the organization.
- Able to manage competing priorities, work effectively under pressure, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently while contributing to team success.
- Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct, with a strong appreciation for the critical role compliance plays in protecting an organization’s reputation and business operations.
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