Job
Core
Evaluate and onboard new merchants for acquiring services, ensuring compliance with regulatory and Card Scheme standards.
Role type
Underwriting Specialist
Builds
Merchant onboarding pipelines
Domain
Financial services / Payments
Required skills
Merchant risk analysis, Corporate structure verification, AML compliance, Card Scheme rules knowledge, Website business model assessment, Regulatory documentation review
Preferred skills
AML certifications, KYC/AML screening tools experience
Technologies
Company registries, KYC/AML screening tools
Responsibilities
Review merchant onboarding documentation and requirements, Access company registries to determine corporate structure, Resolve flags from screening and verification checks, Perform website reviews to assess business models and identify prohibited activity, Perform risk analysis on prospective merchants, Document findings and escalate issues to the Underwriting Team Lead or Risk/Compliance
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC