Compliance Specialist
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Kayana seeks a detail-oriented Compliance Specialist to support global compliance functions, focusing on client onboarding, AML/KYC regulations, and risk assessment. The ideal candidate has 3-6 years of experience in financial crime compliance and strong analytical skills.
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About Kayana
Kayana is one of the fastest-growing companies, empowering small and medium-sized businesses with cutting-edge technology to compete with larger enterprises in the ordering and payments space.
As a disruptive force in the industry, we provide everything from essential point-of-sale systems to advanced solutions like self-service kiosks, enabling brands to scale and succeed.
Our mission is simple
: to help businesses thrive through innovative technolo
gy.
With operations across the USA, UK, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East, Kayana is proud to foster an inclusive and dynamic culture.
Every employee is supported with a personalized development plan, offering clear and achievable career paths for long-term growth.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Compliance Specialist to support and strengthen Kayana’s global compliance function.
This role will play a critical part in managing client onboarding, ensuring adherence to AML/KYC regulations, and maintaining robust compliance processes across the business.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in financial crime compliance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced fintech environment while coordinating closely with the UK Compliance team.
1. Client Onboarding & Due Diligence
- Manage end-to-end client onboarding processes, ensuring full compliance with internal and regulatory requirements
- Conduct KYC (Know Your Customer) and KYB (Know Your Business) checks, including document verification and risk classification
- Perform enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients
- Ensure onboarding SLAs are met without compromising compliance standards
2. AML & Transaction Diligence
- Execute AML (Anti-Money Laundering) controls and monitoring procedures
- Review client transactions and flag unusual or suspicious activities
- Escalate potential risks or compliance breaches to the Head of Compliance
- Support investigations and maintain proper case documentation
3. Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with applicable UK and international regulations relevant to the business
- Support internal audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance assessments
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and industry best practices
4. Policy Implementation & Process Improvement
- Assist in implementing compliance policies, frameworks, and SOPs across the organization
- Identify gaps in current processes and recommend improvements
- Support automation and system enhancements for onboarding and compliance tracking
5. Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Product teams to ensure compliance requirements are embedded in workflows
- Provide guidance on onboarding requirements and compliance standards
- Liaise with the UK Compliance team for escalations, reporting, and alignment
6. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and audit-ready records of onboarding, due diligence, and compliance checks
- Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, and risk summaries for management
- Ensure proper documentation for regulatory and internal audit purposes
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Law, Business, or a related field
- 3–6 years of experience in Compliance, AML/KYC, or Financial Crime roles
- Strong understanding of client onboarding, due diligence, and risk assessment
- Experience in fintech, payments, or financial services preferred
- Familiarity with UK or international compliance frameworks is an advantage
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
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