KYC Team Lead

You will lead and manage the KYC team and ensure that agreed service standards are met within the stipulated timelines.

You will manage the client acceptance, client KYC files and related processes and tools. You will be responsible for supporting KYC execution in accordance with the relevant regulatory requirements and the bank’s internal SOPs. Liaising and advising business units/clients on documentation processes/requirements, you will ensure the completeness and accuracy of documentation, and will seek to maintain/improve the KYC workflow and processes.

You will assist with remediation projects/initiatives and report on progress as required. You will advise the Front Office on all KYC and related documentation matters and will acquire and maintain accurate and current KYC documentation. You will conduct client due diligence checks and information searches on customer and account documentation and coordinate with clients and internal parties to facilitate periodic and event-driven client KYC reviews.

Pre-requisites

• Degree in a related discipline
• Possess at least 7 years of relevant work experience
• Possess strong knowledge of the regulatory and compliance regime
• Highly committed with a positive attitude