Compliance EDD & High Risk Client Team Lead
Core
Lead a team reviewing and managing high-risk individual and retail client cases, conducting complex Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) assessments for PEPs, adverse media, and source of wealth/funds.
Role type
Senior IC Compliance Team Lead (EDD & High Risk)
Builds
AML/CFT compliance workflows, decision frameworks, and client off-boarding processes for high-risk retail clients.
Domain
Cryptocurrency / Digital Assets / Financial Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
AML/KYC expertise, EDD decision-making, PEP screening, adverse media analysis, source of wealth/funds assessment, team leadership, regulatory knowledge (AML/CFT), policy drafting, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
CAMS certification, crypto/fintech industry experience
Technologies
World-Check, ComplyAdvantage, Elliptic
Responsibilities
Oversee high-risk client case reviews within SLAs, lead complex EDD reviews and provide expert guidance, act as escalation point for cross-functional stakeholders, manage client off-boarding, monitor team output quality and drive workflow improvements, maintain knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, mentor team members and lead training programs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
