We are looking for a Quality Control (QC)/Subject Matter Expert (SME) Team Lead to join our Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) Managed Service Business. You will be responsible for the management of a small to medium sized group of KYC analysts, signing off KYC files to meet client specific SLAs, and operational execution and efficiency. This role requires an individual to be a KYC SME across a range of jurisdictions and entity types, to have experience of delivering high quality work within project deadlines, and the proven ability to apply a consistent approach to KYC processes whilst adhering to regulatory requirements and client procedures.
This role requires an experienced KYC / AML team lead, with demonstrable leadership, operational and KYC experience. Strong communication skills and a passion for client service excellence are also required as the role is client facing.
The preferred candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirt with a ‘hands on’ pragmatic and flexible approach as we develop this fast growing part of our business.
Key Responsibilities:
Performing sign off/QC for KYC files and responsible for ensuring KYC records, screening, client outreach and any other client requirements are completed in line with client expectations and contractual service level agreements (SLAs)
Ensuring the quality of the team’s KYC files and any other output is of a high standard and delivering training and guidance where needed to ensure this
Acting as first point of contact for escalations and issues from the team and providing solutions / guidance
Acting in an SME capacity for the team
Proactively engaging with key stakeholders to deliver project work within agree SLAs
Capacity management, including prioritisation
Assisting in defining procedures, processes, standards and best practices to ensure efficiency / continuous improvement
Working with the team to identify any material trends for ongoing quality and cycle time improvement
Promoting and developing a strong culture within the team and embedding the Delta Capita values.
Essential Skills/Experience
5+ years AML/KYC / Financial Crime experience within banking or financial services.
Strong experience reviewing complex corporate and institutional KYC, including CDD and EDD.
Experience across complex entity and ownership structures, including corporates, financial institutions, funds, private equity, SPVs and trusts.
Strong understanding of AML, CTF and sanctions risk, with a practical, risk-based approach.
Ideally previous KYC Quality Control / Quality Assurance experience.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge, escalate and defend QC decisions.
Experience identifying recurring quality issues and driving process/control improvements.
Exposure to EMEA regulatory requirements, particularly UK/EU; FCA/EBA knowledge beneficial.
Audit, regulatory review or remediation experience desirable.
ICA / ACAMS qualification desirable, but not essential.
How We Work:
Delta Capita is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, colour, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require any reasonable adjustments through your interview process, please use the designated space within the application questionnaire.
This is a contract role-based in London. As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible, if your profile is selected, a member of our team will contact you within 4 weeks. For this role, a valid working permit for Singapore is mandatory.
Who We Are:
Delta Capita Group (a member of the Prytek Group) is a global managed services, consulting, and solutions provider with a unique combination of experience in Financial Services and technology innovation capability. Our mission is to reinvent the financial services value chain providing technology based mutualized services for financial institutions for non-differentiating services.
Our 3 offerings are:
Managed Services
Consulting & Solutions
Technology
To know more about Delta Capita and our culture click here: Working at DC - Delta Capita.
Delta Capita London, England Office
London, United Kingdom
