Associate Director, KYC
Core
Lead second-line oversight of global KYC, Enhanced Due Diligence, and periodic review frameworks, providing independent challenge and governance for the Financial Crime Compliance function.
Role type
Senior IC compliance leader (KYC/EDD)
Builds
Global KYC strategy, policy framework, and second-line governance controls
Domain
Financial services / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / KYC
Required skills
Second-line KYC framework design, regulatory examination support, Customer Risk Acceptance review, complex corporate client onboarding, regulatory engagement, cross-functional partnership, strategic advisory
Preferred skills
AI-enabled compliance tools, FinTech/cross-border payments experience, CAMS/CFE/CFE certification, quantitative/legal/data degree
Technologies
Google Workspace, Slack, Mac environments, modern data tools, AI-assisted workflow platforms
Responsibilities
Own and elevate global KYC strategy and policy framework; Provide independent second-line oversight of KYC and EDD controls; Develop and maintain KYC policies with interpretive guidance; Partner with operations to enhance control processes and management information; Challenge risk identification and produce decision-ready recommendations for Customer Risk Acceptance; Advise Commercial/Sales on complex deal structures and high-risk profiles; Partner with Product/Engineering to embed regulatory controls into scalable systems; Maintain compliance documentation and audit readiness.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities