Head of Correspondent Banking

ea Change; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution based in London seeks an experienced Head of Correspondent Banking. This strategic role involves leading the client lifecycle and ensuring compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will oversee KYC and CDD functions, mentor a team, and drive improvements in operational effectiveness. A strong background in Correspondent Banking is essential for this pivotal position.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Correspondent Banking and Client Due Diligence.
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards in banking.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Client Due Diligence and Lifecycle Management for clients.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Provide expertise on KYC, AML, and EDD.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

KYC expertise

AML knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Role : Head of Correspondent Banking

Location : London

Start : ASAP

Salary : £130k

Our market leading Banking client are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Correspondent Banking and Client Due Diligence to lead our client lifecycle and onboarding function.

This critical leadership role ensures that all client, counterparty, and vendor relationships meet the highest regulatory and operational standards — from onboarding to offboarding — while supporting the growth ambitions of the bank’s Correspondent and Institutional Banking divisions.

You will play a pivotal role in embedding a strong compliance culture, improving operational effectiveness, and overseeing a team responsible for KYC, CDD, and EDD delivery across the bank’s client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Client Due Diligence and Lifecycle Management function across correspondent, corporate, and institutional clients.
• Oversee the full client lifecycle — from onboarding to periodic and trigger-event reviews and offboarding.
• Provide subject matter expertise on KYC, AML, and EDD to internal stakeholders including Relationship Managers, Compliance, and Senior Management.

Manage, mentor, and …