KYC Compliance Analyst
Corpay is currently looking to hire a KYC Compliance Analyst within our Compliance team. This position falls under our Cross Border line of business and is located in Madrid, Spain.
Your role
Seeking a KYC Compliance Analyst with strong client‑onboarding experience, particularly for complex corporate customers in Spain and other international jurisdictions. The adecuado candidate will be experienced in conducting CDD/EDD, verifying company structures and beneficial ownership, assessing country and customer risk, reviewing supporting documentation, and ensuring onboarding decisions meet applicable AML/KYC requirements.
You will report directly to the EMEA KYC Compliance Manager, and you will collaborate closely with relevant teams and departments to support robust KYC and financial crime compliance processes.
How We Work
As a KYC Compliance Analyst, Corpay will set you up for success by providing:
- Assigned workspace in our designated Madrid, Spain office location
- Company‑issued equipment
- Formal, hands‑on training
Role Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive Know Your Customer (“KYC”) reviews for new‑client onboarding, as well as periodic and trigger‑event reviews of existing clients and account management activities.
- Perform due diligence on clients by obtaining and assessing corporate records, ownership and control information, and other relevant client documentation; verify information through public sources and third‑party vendors.
- Review and validate KYC documentation, determine customer risk ratings, and ensure records are complete, accurate, and maintained in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Identify higher‑risk relationships and conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (“EDD”), including for high‑risk industries, Politically Exposed Persons (“PEPs”), sanctions‑related risks, and complex ownership structures.
- Evaluate adverse media, sanctions, PEP, and other screening results, documenting findings and escalating material risks where appropriate.
- Manage exceptions and ensure that all SLAs agreed with the business are met for quality and timeliness.
- Assist in identifying client‑related trends, typologies, and issues associated with money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions evasion, fraud, and other suspicious activity.
- Participate in project work and contribute to the development and enhancement of internal processes, guidance, procedures, and risk frameworks.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders to provide optimal support.
- Support ad hoc and remediation projects as assigned by the Chief Compliance Officer, Compliance Director, and/or Compliance Manager(s).
Qualifications & Skills
- University degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
- 2-3+ years’ experiences in Financial Crime Compliance/KYC with clear understanding of AML/CTF regulations,
requirements, and best practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to liaise with other departments. Experience working alongside C‑suite executives and global teams.
- Ability to identify trends and inconsistencies, including interpreting alerts, assessing risk scores and entity types and knowledge of commonly known high risk industries, red flags, typologies, and applicable EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence) is an asset.
- Strong writing, research, and investigation skills; capability to document relevant information clearly, structured, and comprehensively.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work as a strong team player in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
Benefits & Perks
- Paid holiday entitlement
- Competitive salary of €30-35K, based on experience
- Discretionary bonus plan
- Lunch vouchers of €7.50 per day
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning, with thousands of courses to support ongoing professional and personal development
About Corpay
Corpay is a global technology organization that is leading the future of commercial payments with a culture of innovation that drives us to constantly create new and better ways to pay. Our specialized payment solutions help businesses control, simplify, and secure payment for fuel, general payables, toll and lodging expenses. Millions of people in over 80 countries around the world use our solutions for their payments.
At Corpay, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where employees are valued for their diverse perspect
📌 KYC Compliance Analyst (Madrid)
🏢 Corpay
📍 Madrid