Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

About Us

Planet is a leading technology company transforming payments by putting customer experience first. We offer integrated solutions that include payment processing, VAT refunds, dynamic currency conversion, and management services for merchants in the Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide.

In recent years, we have experienced significant growth, expanding our services and global presence.

With strong private equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we have the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisitions.

Our mission is to create a world of connected commerce where payments are simple, secure, and seamless, enabling our partners to deliver exceptional experiences to their customers.

Role Overview:
The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Specialist is responsible for conducting customer due diligence (CDD), Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews, sanctions and PEP screening, risk assessments, and ongoing monitoring activities. The role supports the onboarding and maintenance of merchants while ensuring compliance with applicable AML, CTF, sanctions, and internal regulatory requirements.

The AML Specialist works closely with Sales, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and other stakeholders to ensure that customer onboarding decisions are made in line with regulatory obligations, internal policies, and the organization's risk appetite.

What you will do:

AML Screening & Risk Assessment:

• Perform sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and watchlist screening.
• Investigate potential matches and determine appropriate escalation actions.
• Assess customer risk factors and assign AML risk ratings according to established methodologies.
• Identify potential red flags related to money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions evasion.
  

Ongoing Monitoring:

• Review alerts generated through AML monitoring tools.
• Conduct periodic customer reviews and trigger event reviews.
• Support remediation and refresh exercises for existing customer portfolios.
• Escalate suspicious activities or unusual findings to Compliance as required.
  

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with Sales, Onboarding, Compliance, Risk, Legal, and other business functions.
• Provide guidance on AML/KYC requirements and documentation standards.
• Support process improvements and contribute to the development of AML procedures and controls.
• Participate in training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
  

Who you are:

• Experience within payments, banking, fintech, acquiring, or financial services.
• experience in AML is an asset but is not mandatory
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Why Planet:

Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you – Apply now.

At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.

About Us

Company Background

Planet provides integrated software, payment and technology solutions for its customers in the Hospitality and Retail sectors and worldwide via a network of global Financial Services Partners.

Founded over 35 years ago, we have evolved our services, delivering an innovative digital commerce platform that puts customer experience first.

With headquarters in London and around 3,000 expert employees located across six continents we serve customers in over 120 markets.