Hello! We’re Teya.
Teya is a payment and software service provider, headquartered in London serving small, local businesses across Europe. Founded in 2019, we build easy to use, integrated tools that enable our members to accept payments and boost business performance.
At Teya we believe small, local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities.
We’re here because we don’t believe there’s a level playing field that gives small businesses with a fighting chance against the giants of the high street.
We’re here because we see banks and legacy service providers making things harder for them. We don’t think the best technology or the best service should be reserved for those with the biggest headquarters.
We’re here to fight for a future where small, local businesses can thrive, and to commit the same dedication they offer all of us.
Become a part of our story.
We’re looking for exceptional talent to join our mission. We offer a chance to create impact in a high-energy and connected culture, while benefiting from continuous learning opportunities, a supportive community which is proud to serve our mission, and comprehensive benefits.
Your Mission
At Teya we are building the future of fintech for small businesses, and our Compliance and Financial Crime team is at the core of this journey. As a Financial Crime Officer in the second line Compliance team, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening our defences by filing Suspicious Activity Reports and implementing and improving policies and processes to keep pace with changing regulation and evolving trends in financial crime. You will collaborate closely across first-line Operations, Product, Legal and Risk teams to uphold our standards and safeguard integrity in a high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
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Report directly to the Head of Compliance and work in an enthusiastic, forward-thinking and motivated second line Compliance team.
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Conduct comprehensive Enhanced Due Diligence (“EDD”) reviews on high-risk customers and manage Suspicious Activity Reports (“SARs”) to the National Crime Agency and Financial Intelligence Units.
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Oversee regulatory policy monitoring and change management, staying at the forefront of evolving AML & CTF and sanctions regulations, and advising relevant teams on required process adjustments.
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Help develop Teya’s internal KYC and KYB tools and drive process improvements and automation within the financial crime control environment – identifying gaps, proposing enhancements to EDD workflows, SAR quality, alert parameters, and monitoring tools to make controls more efficient and effective.
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Perform second‑line oversight and quality assuranceof first-line controls, alert handling, case management, and EDD outputs.
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Collaborate across functions, including Legal, Risk and Operations, providing advice to ensure alignment with Teya’s policies and regulation.
Requirements
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5–6 years of relevant experiencein Compliance, Financial Crime, AML & CTF roles – ideally in fintech, digital banking, credit or financial services.
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University degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
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Strong knowledge of UK and EU AML regulations, e.g. FCA, JMLSG guidance, MLRs, POCA, FATF and Basel standards.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of clear, concise advice, procedures, SARs, policies and regulatory communications.
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Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement, such as analysing workflows, identifying inefficiencies and recommending enhancements to tools, policies and procedures.
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Whilst not required, professional certifications such asCAMS, ICA Advanced AML, CFCSand strong data or analytical skills (e.g. SQL, Excel) are desirable.
The Perks
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We trust you, so we offer flexible working hours, as long it suits both you and your team
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Physical and mental health support through our partnership with Wellhub giving free access to over 1,500 gyms in the UK, 1-1 therapy, meditation sessions, digital fitness and nutrition apps
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Our company offers extended and improved maternity and paternity leave choices, giving employees more flexibility and support
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Cycle-to-Work Scheme
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Health and Life Insurance
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Pension Scheme
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25 days of Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays)
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Office snacks every day
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Friendly, comfortable and informal office environment in Central London
Teya is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or background can thrive and do their best work. We believe that a diverse team leads to better ideas, stronger outcomes, and a more supportive workplace for all.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process whether for interviews, assessments, or other parts of the application—we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring that every candidate has a fair and accessible experience with us.
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