Senior AML/KYC Onboarding Lead

Bucks and Berks Recruitment; Amersham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bucks and Berks Recruitment is seeking a Senior KYC Onboarding Specialist in the Amersham area. The role focuses on AML/KYC expertise, guiding complex onboarding and mentoring junior staff while supporting governance and process improvements.

You will interact with stakeholders, drive risk-based decisions and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, contributing to team capability and client due diligence excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in AML/KYC/CDD onboarding within financial services or fintech.
• Ability to independently manage high-risk onboarding cases with minimal supervision.
• ACAMS or ICA certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews.
• Manage complex onboarding cases using a risk-based approach.
• Identify, investigate and resolve onboarding challenges with stakeholders.
• Serve as senior point of contact for onboarding queries and escalations.
• Act as SME for AML/KYC and onboarding regulatory requirements.
• Support management reporting, MI, audits and performance reviews.
• Mentor junior team members and promote best practice.
• Identify opportunities to improve onboarding processes and customer experience.

Skills

KYC & AML

Onboarding reviews

Regulatory compliance

ACAMS/ICA certs

Mentoring

Risk assessment

Tools

CRM platforms

Screening tools

MS Office

Job description

Bucks and Berks Recruitment is seeking a Senior KYC Onboarding Specialist in the Amersham area. The role focuses on AML/KYC expertise, guiding complex onboarding and mentoring junior staff while supporting governance and process improvements.

You will interact with stakeholders, drive risk-based decisions and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, contributing to team capability and client due diligence excellence.