Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Specialist

Job Description

About RipplingRippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365all within 90 seconds.Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B from the worlds top investorsincluding Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrockand was named one of Americas best startup employers by Forbes.We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.About the roleRippling is seeking an Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Specialist to join our Financial Crime Unit within the Legal and Compliance team. In this role, you will conduct in-depth investigations of high-risk customers, assess financial crime risks, and perform enhanced reviews of customer data to ensure compliance with AML/KYC regulatory requirements and internal risk policies.This role involves detailed research, analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate financial crime risks while supporting the continuous improvement of EDD processes. Its an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact by supporting Ripplings commitment to maintaining a strong and effective compliance program in a fast-paced, innovative environment.What You Will Do

• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews on high-risk customers, including investigations into beneficial ownership, adverse media, PEPs, and complex organizational structures.
• Assess and document financial crime risks related to customers, including money laundering, sanctions, terrorist financing, tax evasion, bribery, and corruption.
• Leverage internal tools and external resources to compile and analyze comprehensive customer risk profiles.
• Support the development and documentation of operational processes, frameworks, and guidelines for the EDD program.
• Collaborate with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), KYC Operations, and other teams to escalate and address high-risk findings or unusual patterns.
• Maintain detailed records of investigations and decisions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

What You Will Need

• 4 years of experience in AML/KYC compliance, with at least 2 years focused on Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) or high-risk customer investigations.
• Strong understanding of financial crime typologies and conducting risk assessments for complex or high-risk entities.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills for synthesizing data and reporting findings.
• Proficiency with compliance tools and platforms (e.g., LexisNexis, Dow Jones) is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience contributing to a compliance program or enhancing policies is a plus.
• BA/BS degree required; professional certifications such as CFCS, CFE, or CAMS are a plus.

About the TeamRipplings Financial Crime Unit is a small but mighty team within the Legal and Compliance department, dedicated to protecting the company from financial crime risks across the globe. Our team is made up of experts in AML, KYC, and sanctions who work together to build scalable, innovative solutions that keep Rippling secure and compliant.The KYC team plays a key role in this mission by leading customer due diligence efforts and strengthening Ripplings overall financial crime prevention strategy.At Rippling, we believe compliance can be dynamic and impactfulwere building smart, efficient processes that protect the business while enabling growth and innovation. Join us and help shape the future of compliance in a rapidly growing, innovative company.This position is based in Dublin, Ireland, and will be required to work on a hybrid model - 3 days in office per week.Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics.Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accomodations@rippling.com.Locations

• Dublin, Ireland

Keyskills :
aml/kyc compliance enhanced due diligence financial crime risk research and analysis compliance tools proficiency hr workforce communicationcommunication skillspayroll