KYC Team Lead

MCS Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in financial operations is seeking a KYC Team Lead in Belfast. This full-time permanent role involves performing KYC checks, communicating effectively with stakeholders, and mentoring KYC Analysts. Candidates should have a degree in finance and significant experience in KYC roles. Understanding of cryptocurrency regulations is advantageous. Salary is commensurate with experience, offering a dynamic environment in a new team expanding in Northern Ireland.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education ideally in a finance related field.
• Significant experience in KYC/Client Servicing roles within the financial sector.
• Experience with Google Suite or similar cloud-based tools.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience reviewing KYC for individual and corporate clients.

Responsibilities

• Performing KYC/CDD checks on new clients.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders for effective communication.
• Identifying potential risks and escalating concerns.
• Engaging clients and facilitating document collection.
• Ensuring timely reviews within Service Level Agreements.
• Maintaining accurate records of clients.
• Mentoring KYC Analysts.

Skills

KYC/CDD checks

Communication with internal stakeholders

Organizational skills

Problem identification

Client engagement

Data accuracy

Mentoring KYC Analysts

Education

Degree in finance or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

MCS Group is supporting a scaling organisation operating at the intersection of cutting‑edge technology and the digital‑assets world. With a strong track record across several market cycles, the firm builds modern systems that help institutions engage confidently with the crypto ecosystem. They are now seeking a skilled KYC Team Lead to play a crucial role in building out their new financial operations function here in Belfast. This is a brand new, full‑time permanent job opportunity with one of the most exciting new entrants to the NI market in years.

The Role

• Performing KYC/CDD checks on new clients and conduct periodic reviews for existing clients. Including: reviewing client documents, name screening, adequacy of SOF/SOW corroboration
• Working closely with all relevant internal stakeholders and ensure that there is effective communication with parties such as L2 Compliance, Operations, Legal, BD, & more
• Identifying potential risks associated with the business relationship and escalat[e] any red flags, concerns
• Engaging clients and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner - helping to facilitate the collection of relevant documents and information
• Ensure that reviews and conducted in a timely manner within Service Level Agreement (SLAs)
• Assisting with completeness of necessary data and maintaining an accurate record of all existing and potential clients
• Playing a key role in the professional development of KYC Analysts

The Person

We are looking for an excellent self‑starter with exceptional organization skills. Key areas include:

• Degree‑level education ideally in a finance / financial services related field
• Significant experience in KYC / Client Servicing roles within the financial sector
• Experienced in Goole Suite or similar cloud‑based tools
• Excellent organizational, time management skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrable experience of reviewing KYCs of individual and corporate clients - understanding of complex corporate structures is desirable
• Existing understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain and regulations across jurisdictions is advantageous
• Experience in Transaction Monitoring is desirable

Location

This will be a Belfast based role, as one of the first members of the new NI Team. Salary: Commensurate on experience

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up‑to‑date CV via the link provided or contact Josh Craig at MCS Group 02896 935 509

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