We are seeking an experienced Team Lead to manage KYC (Know Your Customer) and KYB (Know Your Business) operations within the International Banking domain. The ideal candidate will lead a team responsible for customer onboarding, periodic reviews, enhanced due diligence, and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong leadership skills, in-depth knowledge of AML regulations, and expertise in managing complex individual and corporate customer due diligence processes.

Role & responsibilities

Team Management

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of KYC/KYB Analysts.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide regular coaching and feedback.
- Ensure adherence to operational procedures, SLAs, and quality standards.
- Manage team capacity, workload distribution, and productivity targets.

KYC/KYB Operations

- Review and approve KYC/KYB profiles for Individual, Corporate, SME, and Institutional clients.
- Oversee customer onboarding, remediation, and periodic review processes.
- Validate Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and Risk Assessments.
- Review customer documentation, ownership structures, UBO verification, and source of funds/wealth assessments.
- Ensure accurate screening against sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and watch lists.

Compliance & Risk Management

- Ensure compliance with AML, KYC, KYB, FATCA, CRS, and global regulatory requirements.
- Identify and escalate suspicious activities, compliance concerns, and operational risks.
- Support internal audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance examinations.
- Maintain awareness of changing regulatory requirements across international jurisdictions.





Quality & Process Improvement

- Conduct quality reviews and audits of team outputs.
- Analyze operational metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk.
- Prepare and present management reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.

Stakeholder Management

- Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Relationship Managers, and Client Onboarding teams.
- Act as the primary escalation point for complex KYC/KYB cases.
- Participate in governance meetings and regulatory discussions.

Preferred Certifications

- CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)
- ICA Certification in KYC/AML
- ACAMS Certification
- Other Financial Crime Compliance certifications

Desired Skills

- Leadership and people management
- Regulatory compliance expertise
- Risk assessment and decision-making
- Stakeholder management
- Excellent analytical and investigative skills
- Solid communication and presentation skills
- Quality assurance and process improvement
- Proficiency in banking and screening systems

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- SLA adherence and productivity targets
- Quality and accuracy scores
- Regulatory compliance adherence
- Customer onboarding turnaround time
- Team engagement and performance metrics
- Audit and compliance review outcomes

Experience Required

5-8+ years in KYC/KYB, AML, Financial Crime Compliance, or International Banking Operations with prior team leadership experience.

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