CDD Operations Analyst (Remote)
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LemFi is hiring a CDD Operations Analyst to join its Client Due Diligence Operations team in Nigeria. The role involves reviewing alerts, performing due diligence, assessing customer risk, and supporting AML/CFT compliance in a fast-growing fintech environment. Candidates need 1-3 years of AML/CDD compliance experience and strong attention to detail.
- Remote role based in Nigeria with a leading fintech company
- 1-3 years AML/CDD compliance experience required
- Application deadline: 21st September 2026 at 05:00 WAT
- Two-stage interview process: Hiring Manager and Technical/Behavioural
- Focus on financial crime prevention and customer due diligence
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- Required1+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- PreferredPractical evidence in finance, Compliance Analyst, AML AnalystThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
Documents to prepare
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- OptionalProfessional references
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Original source description
As an CDD Operations Analyst within the Client Due Diligence Operations team, you will play a critical role in protecting LemFi and its customers from financial crime while enabling safe and seamless access to our products. Reporting to the Financial Crime Operations or Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Manager , you will operate at the heart of day to day compliance decision making, balancing regulatory obligations with customer
Experience
in a fast growing fintech environment.
LemFi is the financial engine for people the world wasn't built to serve, processing remittances, multi-currency accounts, credit, savings and eSIMs across more than 21 countries. Our Compliance Operations team is the reason our customers can trust every transaction they send.
In this role, you will review alerts, assess customer risk, perform due diligence, and respond to partner and customer compliance requests. You will contribute directly to maintaining strong AML and CFT controls while supporting LemFi’s mission to deliver accessible and trustworthy financial services at scale.
What you'll build and own
Escalate Appropriately: Conduct first level reviews of customers or transactions displaying red flags and escalate suspicious activity when required.
Serve Customers: Respond to compliance related customer tickets with clarity, professionalism, and empathy.
Collaborate & Learn: Work cross functionally and continuously build knowledge of emerging AML typologies, risks, and criminal trends.
Investigate Risk: Perform enhanced due diligence on higher risk customers and provide clear, well reasoned recommendations to Compliance leadership.
Review & Decide: Assess transaction monitoring, customer verification, and sanctions screening alerts and make accurate, timely decisions.
Support Partners: Fulfill due diligence and RFI requests from payments and banking partners in line with agreed SLAs.
Nice to have:
Detail Oriented: You spot inconsistencies and red flags that others may miss, ensuring high quality case outcomes and notes.
Risk Minded: You apply sound judgement when assessing customer and transaction risk, balancing control with customer impact.
Collaborative: You work well with global teams and support shared outcomes over individual wins.
Adaptable: You are comfortable working in a fast changing environment with evolving regulations and priorities.
Use Data to Support Decisions: Review alert and case information to support accurate decision making under guidance from senior team members.
Ownership Driven: You take responsibility for your decisions and follow cases through to completion without constant oversight.
Your
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
Hands on
with KYC reviews, ID verification, enhanced due diligence, sanctions and transaction monitoring alerts.
1 - 3 years of AML and/or CDD compliance
within a fintech, financial institution, or advisory/audit company.
Ability to independently assess customer risk and make defensible decisions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Sheets for case management and reporting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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The Interview Process:
Hiring Manager Interview (30mins)
Final interview (Technical and behavioural) with the Compliance operations team (45mins)
Application
Deadline:
21st September, 2026 at 05:00 WAT.
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