KYC Lead

KYC Lead / Small UK Bank / City of London (Hybrid) / Permanent / £50,000 to £60,000

Want to own KYC, not just operate it?

Vivo Talent is working with a growing, UK-authorised bank in London that needs a hands-on KYC Lead. The team is lean, so you'll have real ownership. You'll design and embed the bank's KYC and CDD processes and then run them day to day.

What you'll be doing

Owning KYC, CDD and EDD procedures and keeping them in line with MLRs 2017, JMLSG and FCA expectations
Spotting gaps, then designing and implementing better, risk-based processes
Reviewing and signing off onboarding files, including EDD, PEPs and complex ownership structures
Running periodic reviews, QA and MI reporting for senior management
Working with Ops, Tech and Compliance on system improvements and automation
What you'll bring

Strong KYC/CDD experience in a UK bank or regulated firm
A track record of building and implementing processes, not just following them
The ability to balance change work with a live operational workload
Clear communication and confidence with stakeholders at every level
What's on offer
Competitive salary, bonus and benefits, hybrid working, and the chance to shape the function as the bank grows.

Interested? For a confidential chat, contact Jordan at or (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed