KYC Specialist

xAI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Discounts

Job summary

SpaceXAI in the UK is seeking an experienced KYC professional to lead the UK KYC program within Compliance, blending hands-on delivery with design and continuous improvement. You will work with the Global KYC Program Lead to ensure regulatory alignment and strong operational execution.

You will define and implement UK-specific requirements, collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Operations, and contribute to global KYC initiatives while acting as SME on complex matters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years direct KYC/AML experience in regulated financial services.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory requirements for KYC/AML.
• Experience contributing to KYC program design or process improvement.
• Hands-on operational KYC experience with ability to support program work.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a global program context.

Responsibilities

• Define, design and evolve the UK KYC program aligned with global standards.
• Perform day-to-day KYC operations: case handling, escalations, QA.
• Identify gaps and support policy, control and workflow enhancements.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical program elements with stakeholders.
• Develop program docs, training materials, and guidance for UK teams.
• Monitor UK regulatory developments and their impact on KYC.
• Contribute to global KYC initiatives while representing UK needs.
• Act as SME and escalation point for complex KYC matters.
• Track and report performance, risks, and improvements to Global KYC Lead.

Skills

KYC

CDD/EDD

UK regs

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical mindset

Independent work

Communication

Education

ICA

ACAMS

Job description

SpaceXAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for an experienced KYC professional to play a key role in defining and embedding the UK KYC program within our Compliance team. This position combines hands-on operational delivery with the opportunity to contribute to program design, standards, and continuous improvement. Working closely with the Global KYC Program Lead, you will support UK-specific requirements while ensuring regulatory alignment and strong operational execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the definition, design, and ongoing development of the UK KYC program, ensuring alignment with global standards and UK regulatory expectations.
• Deliver day-to-day KYC operational activities, including case handling, escalations, quality assurance, and process adherence.
• Identify gaps in the current UK KYC framework and support enhancements to policies, procedures, controls, and workflows.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, Operations, and business stakeholders to help translate regulatory requirements into practical program elements.
• Support the development of program documentation, training materials, and internal guidance to embed consistent KYC standards across the UK.
• Monitor relevant UK regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on the KYC program.
• Contribute to global KYC initiatives while ensuring UK-specific needs are represented.
• Act as a subject-matter resource and point of escalation for complex KYC matters.
• Track and report on operational performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to the Global KYC Program Lead.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in KYC, CDD/EDD, or financial crime compliance within a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of UK regulatory requirements relating to KYC/AML (including FCA expectations and relevant legislation).
• Experience contributing to KYC program design, framework development, or process improvement initiatives.
• Solid hands-on operational KYC experience with the ability to step up and support program-level work.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a practical approach to operational and control issues.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a global program structure.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in a second-line Compliance or Financial Crime function.
• Prior involvement in enhancing or supporting KYC programs across jurisdictions.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

£63,000 - £83,000 GBP

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

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