KYC Analyst (Junior) / Комлаенс Офицер at Align Labs Ltd — NeverHard

KYC Analyst (Junior) Company: London-headquartered payments group; FINTRAC-registered Canadian Money Services Business Reports to: Chief Compliance Officer, with direct exposure to the CEO Location: Almaty, Hybrid Employment type: Full-time About us We are a payments group headquartered in London, operating through a FINTRAC-registered Money Services Business in Canada, with a presence in Kazakhstan and activity across several other jurisdictions. We provide B2B2X payment infrastructure, crypto-fiat conversion, and treasury services to business clients. We are growing our compliance team and looking for a KYC analyst with some relevant experience who understands the fundamentals of compliance and is ready to develop within the role. The role You will be trained on our tools and processes but are expected to take ownership of your caseload as you develop. This is a small team with a direct reporting line to the CCO, and your work will also be visible to the CEO. You will also gain exposure to stablecoin payments and international AML frameworks, including Canadian FINTRAC requirements and other jurisdictions - a strong foundation for building a specialized career in compliance. It is a genuine opportunity for growth, and it requires consistency and reliability from the outset. Responsibilities Support the review of new business clients, including corporate documents, ownership and control structure, and source of funds Apply the internal Risk Scoring Matrix under guidance and document supporting rationale in writing Screen clients, directors, and beneficial owners against sanctions and watchlists, and assist with investigating hits Review alerts generated by the monitoring system and help identify unusual activity Draft clear, well-organized case notes and reports Raise questions on unclear items and contribute suggestions for process improvement as experience develops Requirements 1-2 years of hands-on experience in payments, fintech, banking, or a related field A working understanding of compliance, AML, and KYC principles Strong written English, as the role involves regular written analysis Attention to detail and comfort with structured, process-driven work Ability to learn new software tools efficiently Reliability and sound judgement, including the ability to flag gaps in understanding rather than proceed without clarity Preferred Prior experience in a KYC/AML/compliance role Understanding of crypto or blockchain What we offer Structured, hands-on training within live casework A clear progression path toward a senior compliance manager role Exposure to stablecoin payments and international AML regulatory practices (Canadian FINTRAC and other jurisdictions), building a strong foundation for a specialized compliance career A modern compliance technology stack Hybrid role