KYC Operations Team Lead

We are partnering with a leading global organization to appoint a KYC Operations Team Lead. In this critical role, you will oversee counterparty onboarding, manage comprehensive KYC and bank verification processes, mitigate operational and payment fraud risks, and drive ongoing improvements in compliance and verification across international operations.

Key Responsibilities

• • Oversee the onboarding of counterparties, ensuring all KYC documentation and incorporation records are complete, accurate, and compliant with internal standards
  • Cross-check and reconcile legal entity information, including Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) data, to ensure consistency across submitted documents
  • Independently validate company details using official government and regulatory registry sources
  • Ensure all counterparties undergo proper sanctions and regulatory screenings in line with company policies
  • Review and authorize changes to vendor and customer master data, escalating any inconsistencies or potential risks
  • Confirm and authenticate counterparty bank account information before authorizing payments
  • Work closely with internal teams to address discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and uphold robust audit trails
  • Drive enhancements to verification processes and fraud prevention measures, while supporting internal and external audits and compliance initiatives

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline
  • Minimum 7 years of experience across KYC operations – including bank verification and account validation
  • Strong understanding of payment fraud risks and cross-border financial transactions
  • Experience with ERP systems, workflow tools, and/or sanctions screening platforms

Please email your cv directly to [email protected]

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful if you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days.

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