Senior KYC Specialist (AML/CTF)
Brief info about Vinted
Vinted Marketplace is the largest online international C2C marketplace in Europe dedicated to second-hand fashion, with millions of registered members spanning 22 markets in Europe and North America. With a mission to make second-hand the first choice worldwide, Vinted enables people to sell and buy second-hand clothes and lifestyle items from each other, helping give those items a second or even third life.
Vinted Go launched in 2022, with a focus on developing products and solutions for more seamless shipping and delivery across Europe. Vinted Go has connected more than 40 carriers and more than 200,000 PUDO points across Europe to support the delivery of millions of parcels per year.
The Vinted Group, composed of Vinted Marketplace and Vinted Go, is headquartered in Vilnius, with workplaces in Germany, Lithuania, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and over 2,000 employees. It is backed by six leading venture capital firms: Accel, Burda Principal Investments, EQT Growth, Insight Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Sprints Capital.
Information about the position
As a Senior KYC Specialist you’ll become a part of the quickly growing company responsible for acting as the payments service platform, enabling any transaction at Vinted to succeed. As a KYC Specialist you will be responsible for the implementation of KYC process activities to ensure an effortless and safe Vinted user experience as well as contribute to the company’s safety.
In this position, you’ll
- Perform due diligence process (including Enhanced Due Diligence and Periodic reviews) on new and existing customers.
- Verify submitted documents, conduct open research and analyze KYC information
- Investigate different types of KYC alerts and make appropriate decisions on resolving it.
- Identify suspicious/unusual activity, prepare a summary and overview of customer’s activity and escalate to MLRO where necessary.
- Assist and contribute towards preparation of KYC related training materials.
- Provide grounded written conclusions and proposals for further KYC-related risk mitigating measures.
- Support and advise internal stakeholders on KYC related issues.
- Contribute towards the development of internal policies and processes by co-owning projects
- Provide support during internal and external audits, including preparing necessary documentation and reports
- Drive KYC process improvements and contribute towards the QA process.
About you
- Extensive experience in the AML/KYC field
- Deep understanding of KYC procedures in day-to-day tasks.
- Having a strong understanding of AML/CTF laws and regulations.
- Knowledge and understanding of AML risk factors, ability to identify and articulate risk-increasing factors.
- Able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and make quick, informed decisions
- Able to state arguments for presented conclusions or recommendations.
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Attention to details and the ability to handle large amounts of information.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Fluent in English
Work perks
- The opportunity to benefit from our share options programme
- 25 working days of holiday
- Newest MacBook models
- Free access to an office gym
- Mental and emotional health support through the Mindletic app
- Home office support: we provide IT workstation equipment and a personal budget of up to €540 for home workplace furniture
- Private health insurance
- On-site canteen serving delicious homemade food at discount prices
- Frequent team-building events
- A personal monthly budget for shopping on Vinted
- The opportunity to spend up to 90 days per year - 21 of which can be spent working outside of the EU - on workation
- A dog-friendly office
Working at Vinted
Individual Learning Budget
Vinted will set aside a yearly sum equal to 10-13.2% of your annual salary to be invested in your continuous professional development. You’ll be able to take the initiative to use it for covering relevant learning activities that benefit your role.
Hybrid Work
We’ve adopted a hybrid workplace model where 2 days in office are recommended but not enforced. It’s up to you and your team to decide on the exact days you’ll spend working together in person.
Equal Opportunity
The Vinted Group is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people from all walks of life feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and life experiences. At Vinted, all applicants are treated fairly without regard to their race, age, religion or belief, sex, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
The salary range for this position is € 2,700 - € 3,500 gross per month.
We will be receiving applications until September 19 2024, please apply within this time if interested!