About this role.
Remote is seeking an Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Analyst to join its Operational Risk team. The role involves performing enhanced due diligence on complex, high-risk customers during onboarding and ongoing monitoring. The ideal candidate has several years of experience in operational risk, compliance, KYC/AML, and sanctions screening, preferably in fintech. Key responsibilities include improving due-diligence processes, leading investigations, and collaborating with internal stakeholders. This fully remote position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a global team.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my strong interest in the EDD Analyst position at Remote. With several years of experience in KYC/AML and enhanced due diligence within the fintech sector, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to your Operational Risk team.
I have a proven track record of leading complex investigations, improving due diligence processes, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance. I am particularly drawn to Remote's mission of enabling global employment compliantly and would be thrilled to bring my expertise to your innovative team.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experience align with the needs of your organization.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Sample interview questions
In my previous role, I conducted EDD on customers in high-risk industries such as cryptocurrency and cross-border payments. I reviewed ownership structures, source of funds, and sanctions exposure, and documented findings for compliance review.
I regularly follow updates from FATF, local regulators, and industry forums. I also participate in webinars and pursue certifications like ACAMS to ensure my knowledge remains current.
I identified inefficiencies in our manual data collection process and implemented a tool that automated document retrieval, reducing processing time by 30% while improving accuracy.
I start by gathering all available data, then use open-source intelligence and internal databases. I escalate unclear cases to senior team members and document assumptions clearly.
I hold the ACAMS certification, which deepened my understanding of risk-based approaches and typologies. It helps me apply best practices in EDD and sanctions screening.
About Remote
With Innovation as one of the core values, we have built Automation and AI capabilities into the requirements for every role.
We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to the table to help us build the best-in-class HR platform.
What this job can offer you
This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Enhanced Due Diligence Analyst, joining our Operational Risk team.
You will play a key role in tackling fraud and driving continuous improvement. This role is responsible for performing enhanced due diligence on complex and higher-risk customers, both at on-boarding and on an on-going basis.
What you bring
- Several years of experience in operational risk, compliance, KYC/AML, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening (financial services / fintech or similar)
- Experience performing EDD checks at onboarding and ongoing
- Comfortable with complexity; can summarise and present recommendations to decision-makers
- Proven ability to lead investigations / due diligence continuous improvement; familiarity with compliance tools; can manage vendor relationships
- Able to lead projects independently; proactive learner
- Relevant AML certification preferred (e.g. ACAMS)
- Fluent in English
Key Responsibilities
- Perform EDD on customers across high risk industries, including review of relevant export control and licensing regulations
- Improve due-diligence processes, documentation, and supporting systems (clarity + traceability)
- Assist with regulatory changes; participate in cross-functional projects
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, business partners and second-line control functions
- Lead continuous improvement around tooling, SOPs and policies
- Contribute to specialist training and knowledge sharing
- Stakeholder engagement to raise the profile of Compliance
- Prepare data-driven internal management reports
Practicals
- You’ll report to: Director, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
- Team: Compliance – Risk Operations
- Location: For this position we welcome everyone to apply, but we will prioritize applications from EMEA and AMER;
- Start date: As soon as possible
Application process
- Interview with recruiter
- Interview with future manager
- Interview with team members (no managers present)
- Bar Raiser Interview
- Prior employment verification check
Remote’s Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.
At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide – here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce. We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while we hiring globally.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.
At Remote, we foster internal mobility as a key element of our culture of employee growth and development, supported by a compensation philosophy that guarantees pay equity and fairness. Therefore, all compensation changes associated with an internal move will be reviewed by the Total Rewards & People Enablement team on a case by case basis.
Benefits
- work from anywhere
- flexible paid time off
- flexible working hours (we are async)
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- mental health support services
- stock options
- learning budget
- home office budget & IT equipment
- budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces
How you’ll plan your day (and life)
We work async at Remote which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). Read more at remote.com/async.
You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. Your life-work balance is important and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first, and fit work around your needs.
If that sounds like something you want, apply now!
How to apply
- Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format.
- We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote.
- If you don’t have an up to date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.
Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under-represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter.
We will ask you to voluntarily tell us your pronouns at interview stage, and you will have the option to answer our anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply below. As an equal employment opportunity employer it’s important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and this data will help us to stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data, if you chose to.
At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience. To learn more about Remote’s AI guidelines check see here.
Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.
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