Head of KYC

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom InterQuest Group Full time

Join Our Team as Head of KYC - Pioneering Financial Crime Excellence

Are you ready to make an impact with a cutting-edge financial institution? We're seeking a dynamic Head of KYC to lead and innovate within our Financial Crime Operations, driving compliance and enhancing resilience in an evolving regulatory landscape.


Your Role: As Head of KYC, you'll lead a team dedicated to financial crime prevention, ensuring robust systems and controls while delivering exceptional service to clients. This role offers the independence to make impactful decisions, backed by an organization that values collaboration, ownership, and innovation.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a team of Financial Crime Analysts, overseeing Client Due Diligence and ongoing assurance.
  • Conduct assurance reviews to maintain compliance with regulatory obligations.
  • Enhance the assurance framework for Embedded Banking, supporting a scalable, efficient, and consistent review structure.
  • Monitor and assess the integrity of financial crime controls, engaging closely with the MLRO and senior management.
  • Support clients in staying compliant with regulatory changes, acting as a key contact for client communication.
  • Develop MI to support governance, audit, and the second line of defence.


What You Bring:

  • Extensive experience in financial crime operations, particularly in AML, CTF, and fraud regulation.
  • Expertise in CDD and assurance of complex client structures such as MSBs, PSPs, and Financial Institutions.
  • Familiarity with Embedded Banking models and the ‘3 lines of defence’ approach.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage challenging conversations and client expectations.
  • Background in UK-regulated financial services, with experience in fintech, challenger banks, or consultancy.


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