Head of KYC

• Lead the Banks KYC onboarding programme acting as the main point of contact for sales teams and back office on all KYC-related matters.
• Manage a team of KYC & AML specialists overseeing the onboarding of new clients and ensuring compliance with AML/KYC regulations and policies.
• Assess and challenge documentation received perform quality controls on name screening and adverse media checks and investigate any blacklist/sanctions hits.
• Identify and evaluate KYC risks review customers approval requests and ensure Enhanced Due Diligence is conducted on high-risk customers.
• Support decision-making processes of client onboarding committees and analyse suspicious activities and AML red flags.
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits and regulatory investigations related to AML compliance.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments and industry best practices recommending changes to policies procedures and controls as necessary.
• Draft and update internal procedures related to KYC and AML processes.
• Provide regular reporting to management on KYC and AML matters.
• Support the Compliance Department and CCO on Compliance-related projects and contribute to the continuous improvement of the service.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Law Finance Management or related field with minimum 5 years experience in insurance/banking/finance sector.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in KYC/AML/Distribution requirements and implementation processes.
• Fluency in English and French or German; additional European languages are a plus.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team including providing mentorship and performance management.
• Strong problem-solving skills attention to detail and ability to handle client complaints effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to prepare and present data and information.
• High level of integrity professionalism and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills to identify issue root causes and recommend process improvements.
• PC literate with comprehensive knowledge of key Microsoft applications.

Additional Information :

SQ1

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time