KYC Onboarding Specialist

Ta' Xbiex, Eastern Region, Malta

Join COLIBRIX ONE – Innovating the Future of Payments

At COLIBRIX ONE*, we’re building advanced, AI-powered payment technologies that support Payment Service Providers (PSPs), Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs), and neobanks across the EU and the UK. As a fully licensed Electronic Money Institution (FCA Reference No. 927920) and holder of a Financial Institution Licence issued by the MFSA, as well as a principal member of both VISA and Mastercard, we provide comprehensive, real-world financial solutions that include:  

• Global card processing

• Digital wallet infrastructure

• Cross-border merchant accounts

• Alternative payment methods (APMs)

• Corporate accounts for legal entities

We’re a fast-growing team with a passion for innovation, security, and scalability. Our culture values curiosity, collaboration, and impact - and we’re looking for talented professionals who are ready to shape the future of fintech.

At COLIBRIX ONE, your work directly powers the digital economy. If you're eager to solve meaningful challenges and build with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role

As a KYC Onboarding Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting risk assessments as part of KYC procedures, performing customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies. Collaborating closely with compliance and cross-functional teams, you’ll support the development and execution of robust risk-based onboarding procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC risk assessments on new clients and partners

• Collect, review, and verify customer information and documentation

• Perform enhanced due diligence checks on high-risk clients

• Analyze client backgrounds and transaction patterns to identify potential risks

• Monitor customer transactions on an ongoing basis to identify unusual or suspicious activity

• Ensure compliance with KYC regulations and internal policies

• Collaborate with the compliance team to enhance AML processes and procedures

• Provide guidance and support to internal teams on AML-related matters

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of the onboarding process

What you need to succeed in this role

• Minimum 2 years of experience in AML onboarding

• Proven experience in acquiring and underwriting

• Strong understanding of AML regulations and industry best practices

• Familiarity with customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence procedures

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail and ability to work with confidential information

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AML software/tools

• Certification in AML or related field is a plus

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written communication skills and ability to convey complex information in a clear, understandable way for the audience

• Fluency in English (proficiency in additional languages is considered an asset)

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of fintech solutions within a growing company

• A collaborative and supportive team environment

• English / Spanish classes

• Opportunity to receive reimbursement for work-related training/courses

• Option to work in a hybrid model based on mutual agreement with the direct coordinator