Junior Compliance Ops Specialist

10/9/2025

The Junior Compliance Ops Specialist will research databases and compile information to verify customer documents. They will also communicate with customers regarding documentation needed for compliance checks and ensure effective processes by providing feedback to the AML Supervisor.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

One global platform for workforce payments - built for the enterprise. Papaya Global gives you total control over how you manage and pay every type of worker, employees, contractors, and contingent talent — across 160+ countries. From onboarding and classification to compliant contracts, FX, and cross-border payouts, everything runs through a single automated platform. No more third parties. No more local bank setups. No more manual processes slowing you down. With built-in compliance, real-time visibility, and certified local expertise, Papaya transforms workforce payments into a strategic advantage — helping global organizations scale faster, stay compliant, and operate with confidence. Papaya Global — how the world gets paid.

About the Role

Papaya Global is a rapidly growing, award-winning B2B tech unicorn with an ambitious mission to revolutionize the payroll & payments industry. With over $400M raised from multiple tier-one investors, our innovative technology provides a comprehensive solution for managing global workforces, encompassing everything from hiring and onboarding to managing and paying employees in over 160 countries.

We are looking for a Junior Compliance Ops Specialist to join our Compliance Team. The role reports directly to the AML and Onboarding Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

Research databases & open source information
Compile information and documents from a variety of sources / databases
Verify customers' documents and information
Ensure customers' issues are resolved and measures are taken for them to be avoided in the future
Communicate with customers regarding documentation needed to conduct KYB/EDD checks via email
Ensure that processes remains effective by providing feedback/recommendations to the AML Supervisor for process/system changes
Identify unusual activity and escalate it to the AML Supervisor for further investigation
Ensure the documentation provided is sufficient to conduct the satisfactory KYB/EDD checks
Proficiency in screening of individuals and companies (sanctions, adverse media and PEP lists, etc.)
Operating on internal tooling for KYB and Transaction Monitoring
Ensure data safety and confidentiality

Requirements

Ability to work on a full-time basis for the morning shift (8 hours – to start between 7:30 – 10:00 AM)
Interest in Compliance (previous experience in Compliance is a plus)
Bachelor's degree or a student in the final years of studies
High proficiency in English, both written and spoken
Great analytical skills and extraordinary attention to detail
Knowledge of Transaction Monitoring and Payments is a plus
Ability to work independently with excellent time management skills
Knowledge in the Microsoft Office package
You'll be a quick learner and a problem solver
You'll need to be based in Kraków or in the close vicinity (the training will take place in the office)

Nice to have

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Key Skills

ComplianceAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingTransaction MonitoringData SafetyCustomer ServiceDocument VerificationDatabase ManagementKYB ChecksEDD ChecksSanctions Screening