AML Analyst / Onboarding Analyst

Role Overview

Gemba Finance Ltd is hiring a proactive AML Analyst to strengthen its Compliance function. This opportunity is well suited to a compliance professional with roughly 1 to 2 years of experience in AML, KYC, or customer onboarding who wants to develop further in a dynamic fintech setting.

The role focuses on supporting client onboarding and ongoing due diligence while helping the business stay aligned with UK regulatory obligations and delivering a smooth client experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the onboarding of both individual and corporate customers, including cases with international aspects.
• Carry out KYC and CDD checks, along with screening and risk evaluation tasks.
• Support periodic reviews and remediation work.
• Examine transaction monitoring alerts and raise issues when escalation is needed.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather any missing or required documents.
• Keep compliance records accurate, complete, and up to date across internal systems.
• Work in line with UK Money Laundering Regulations, JMLSG guidance, and the company’s internal policies.

Requirements

• Approximately 1 to 2 years of experience in AML, KYC, onboarding, or financial crime, ideally within fintech, payments, or financial services.
• Hands-on experience with onboarding corporate clients, including familiarity with ownership structures and documentation expectations across different jurisdictions.
• Working knowledge of UK Money Laundering Regulations and sanctions-related requirements.
• Strong accuracy and a well-organized approach to work.
• Clear communicator who works well with others.
• Reliable, accountable, and consistently positive in professional interactions.
• Comfortable using computer systems and onboarding-related software, with an openness to learning new tools and technologies.

Why Join

• Chance to build your career in a growing fintech business.
• Exposure to international clients and a broad mix of risk profiles.
• Supportive, collaborative compliance environment.
• Strong emphasis on practical learning and professional development.

Work Arrangement

This role may be offered in a hybrid format, combining office-based work with remote flexibility.