Senior Global KYC/EDD Expert

Northern Trust Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an experienced KYC/EDD subject matter expert to join the Global Financial Crime Compliance function in the second line of defense. The role will oversee KYC/EDD processes across the firm’s global footprint, reporting to the Global Head of KYC/EDD and based in London or Chicago.

You will lead advisory, policy, oversight and risk issue resolutions while partnering with the first line of defense to drive improvements in systems and controls, ensuring a globally consistent

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial services compliance or risk management.
• Extensive knowledge of anti-money-laundering, KYC/CDD/EDD processes.
• Strong understanding of risk management controls and frameworks.
• Experience supporting KYC transformation efforts in global institutions.
• Knowledge of products and services in financial services.
• Deep familiarity with FCC-related laws and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage KYC/EDD activities in the 2nd line of defense, including policy, advisory and escalation.
• Support a multi-year KYC transformation program coordinating with the first line of defense.
• Act as SME to support EDD professionals onboarding and reviewing high-risk clients.
• Provide AML/KYC guidance and effective challenge where needed.
• Drive centralized and consistent KYC/EDD processes across regions and entities.
• Ensure compliance with controls across all regions and legal entities.
• Support regulatory examinations, audits, and assurance reviews.
• Identify risks proactively and drive corrective actions to improve controls.
• Enhance reporting on KYC/CDD/EDD and update governance bodies.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Skills

KYC/CDD/EDD

AML Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking an experienced KYC/EDD subject matter expert to join the Global Financial Crime Compliance function in the second line of defense. The role will oversee KYC/EDD processes across the firm’s global footprint, reporting to the Global Head of KYC/EDD and based in London or Chicago.

You will lead advisory, policy, oversight and risk issue resolutions while partnering with the first line of defense to drive improvements in systems and controls, ensuring a globally consistent