Compliance Analyst

About PingPong Payments
Since 2015, we've been building the financial backbone for global commerce. Our compliance-first payment solutions deliver real-time processing, transparent pricing, and regulatory coverage across 60+ licences for secure global growth.
From our New York founding, we've scaled to 40 offices worldwide with 1,600+ employees, processing over $350 billion for enterprises and startups expanding internationally.
WHAT’S THE CHALLENGE
We are seeking a highly talented Compliance Analyst who will focus on ensuring adherence to financial regulations and compliance frameworks within the payment space. This role involves monitoring, identifying, and mitigating regulatory risks while supporting the organisation’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and compliance.
The Compliance Analyst will evaluate policies, ensure anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) adherence, and contribute to a robust compliance program that meets both domestic and international regulatory requirements.
WHO YOU’LL BE WORKING WITH
You will report directly to the Senior Compliance Analyst / Team Lead and ultimately to the U.S. Head of Compliance. You will partner closely with Risk, Operations, Product, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
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Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls, particularly within the AML/BSA framework.
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Conduct customer onboarding and periodic reviews (KYB/KYC), including due diligence and risk assessments in accordance with established policies.
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Assist in sanctions screening and OFAC compliance processes.
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Perform transaction monitoring reviews and escalate potentially suspicious activity as appropriate.
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Assist with suspicious activity reporting (SAR) and electronic funds transfer reporting (EFT) processes.
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Identify and mitigate financial crime and fraud risks across card acquiring activities, including merchant onboarding, chargeback handling, and compliance with card network requirements.
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Participate in internal audits, independent AML testing, and regulatory examinations.
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Collaborate cross-functionally to implement appropriate compliance controls for new products, services, and business initiatives.
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Support special projects and ongoing compliance initiatives as needed.
WHAT YOU BRING
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CAMS) are a plus.
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2+ years of experience in compliance, AML/BSA, financial crime, or risk management within financial services, fintech, or payments environments.
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Working knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and frameworks, including BSA, OFAC sanctions requirements, and applicable state or international regulatory obligations.
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Familiarity with card acquiring and merchant risk, including merchant onboarding (KYB), chargeback handling, and card network requirements (e.g., Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Klarna).
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Experience with customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and periodic reviews, including beneficial ownership analysis and risk assessments.
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Experience with transaction monitoring, alert investigations, and suspicious activity reporting (SAR) processes.
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Exposure to sanctions screening and OFAC compliance, including name screening and transaction screening concepts.
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Experience working with KYB/KYC vendors and tools (e.g., onboarding, verification, and risk assessment platforms).
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Ability to connect customer due diligence findings with rules triggered across KYB/KYC processes and transaction monitoring, and apply risk-based judgment in investigations.
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Experience supporting internal audits, regulatory examinations, or external inquiries is preferred.
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Strong analytical and investigative skills with high attention to detail and the ability to identify financial crime typologies and risk indicators.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document investigations and present findings.
WHO YOU ARE
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Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Proactive and solutions-oriented, with strong critical thinking skills.
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Adaptable and comfortable working cross-functionally.
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Curious and committed to continuous learning in an evolving regulatory landscape.
PingPong is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer with a global culture that embraces diversity.
We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment.