KYC and Onboarding Manager

Our client is an FCA \-regulated payments and remittance business dedicated to providing innovative payment solutions that connect frontier markets.

Job summary

They are seeking an experienced and detail\-oriented and tech \-savy KYC and Onboarding Manager.This role is critical in ensuring regulatory compliance leveraging innovative onboarding technologies ,and facilitating seamless cross border transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end\-to\-end onboarding process ,ensuring compliance with UK FCA regulations and international AML laws.
  


• Conduct thorough KYC /KYB due diligence utilizing automated onboarding solutions such as Sumsub and other ID verification tools.
  


• Perform detailed daily and periodic review of client documents and records to ensure ongoing compliance and risk management.
  


• Stay updated with emerging ID verification and authentication technologies, integrating them effectively into onboarding work flows. 
  


• Collaborate with compliance, operations, and technicals teams to streamline onboarding procedures and improve user experience.
  


• Maintain and update onboarding policies, procedures, and documentation in line with regulatory changes.
  


• Monitor ongoing client relationships to ensure continued compliance and risk mitigation.
  


• Manage and mentor the onboarding team, promoting best practices in using automated tools and technologies.
  


• Develop and implement process improvement process improvement leveraging automation and new ID verification innovation.
  


• Keep abreast of regulatory updates from UK FCA,international sanctions and technological advancement in ID verification.
  


• Prepare reports on onboarding performance, compliance metrics, and risks assessments for senior management.
  


• Interface with partners, banks, and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth onboarding and compliance adherence.
  

 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field.
  


• Professional AML/KYC certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent.
  


• Experience working with digital onboarding solutions, automation, and innovation in ID verification.
  


• Knowledge of Nigeria and frontier markets' regulatory landscape.
  


• Proven experience in KYC/AML compliance, client onboarding, and use of automated onboarding platforms within financial services.
  


• Extensive knowledge of UK FCA regulations and AML directives relevant to cross\-border payments.
  


• Hands\-on experience with automated onboarding solutions like Sumsub, Jumio, Onfido, or similar ID verification tools.
  


• Strong understanding of emerging ID verification and authentication technologies.
  


• Demonstrated experience working with or within similar financial institutions or payment solutions providers.
  


• Preferably experienced in onboarding businesses, individuals, and regulated institutions from countries on the FATF list and across Africa.
  


• Ability to conduct detailed daily and periodic review of client documents and records.
  


• Knowledge of the peculiarities of onboarding clients from high\-risk jurisdictions, including FATF\-listed countries and African nations.
  


• Leadership skills with the ability to manage a team and collaborate cross\-functionally.
  


• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  


• Effective communication skills suited for stakeholder engagement.
  

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