Global KYC Lead

SumUp; Köln; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

L&D budget €2000

Pension scheme (20% match)

28 days leave + holidays

Sabbatical after 3 years

Referral bonus

Job summary

SumUp is seeking a Global KYC Manager to own and evolve our KYC and screening framework across markets. You will shape customer risk scoring models and lead strategic KYC initiatives while partnering with AML Operations, Onboarding, and product teams to enable compliant growth of SumUp’s fintech offerings.

You will guide regulatory engagement and remediation work, ensuring robust controls and scalable processes across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a KYC manager in fintech, payments or banking.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CTF regulations and reporting frameworks.
• Experience building and managing screening frameworks with customer risk scoring.
• Strong judgement balancing commercial priorities with regulatory obligations.
• Comfort engaging regulators and senior leadership across multiple markets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and streamline KYC and enhanced due diligence requirements across global markets.
• Own and continuously improve PEP and sanctions screening framework and tools.
• Develop and maintain customer risk scoring models and methodologies.
• Lead KYC strategy and remediation work from regulatory developments and major case escalations.
• Partner with AML Operations and Onboarding to translate regulatory requirements into scalable processes.

Skills

KYC management

AML/CTF knowledge

Screening frameworks

Risk scoring

Regulator engagement

Job description

Global KYC Manager

Team description

SumUp's Global AML team keeps our KYC and screening framework fit for a business that serves millions of small merchants across dozens of markets, translating fast moving regulatory change into practical controls the rest of the company can build on. This role sits at the centre of that work: owning the PEP and sanctions screening framework, shaping customer risk scoring models, and setting direction for KYC strategy as SumUp's product range and regulatory footprint keep growing. Partnering closely with AML Operations, Onboarding, and product teams, it's a chance to shape how a global fintech manages financial crime risk at scale.

What you’ll do

• Identify and streamline KYC and enhanced due diligence requirements for regulated products across global markets
• Own and continuously improve the PEP and sanctions screening framework, including its tools and controls
• Develop and maintain customer risk scoring models and methodologies
• Lead KYC strategy and remediation work arising from internal and external reviews, regulatory developments and significant case escalations
• Partner with AML Operations and Onboarding teams to turn regulatory requirements into scalable processes and controls
• Provide regulatory expertise and judgement on complex KYC and AML matters, finding solutions that support business growth while maintaining compliance

You’ll be great for this role if…

• Proven experience as a KYC manager in fintech, payments, e-money or banking, including leading teams through regulatory change
• Deep knowledge of AML/CTF regulations and law enforcement reporting frameworks, including PEP and sanctions screening
• Experience building and managing screening frameworks alongside customer risk scoring models
• Strong judgement in balancing commercial priorities with regulatory obligations, paired with confidence engaging regulators and senior leadership
• Comfort working across payments, merchant acquiring and small business risk profiles in multiple markets

Why you should join SumUp

Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone’s perspectives are respected and embraced

Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success

A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education

A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions

Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days

Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service

Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team

About SumUp

Be empowered to do more that matters.

At SumUp, We're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 38 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.

Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.

SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

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