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HCLTech; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in London is seeking a KYC Specialist with over 15 years of experience in compliance within the financial services industry. The role involves overseeing KYC processes, conducting due diligence, and ensuring compliance with AML regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Global KYC Standards, CDD, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record in risk assessment and customer profiling.
• Ability to lead compliance audits and manage regulatory inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to expert for KYC processes and AML regulations.
• Conduct KYC reviews and due diligence on new clients.
• Monitor and manage transactional risk.

Skills

KYC

AML

Compliance

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

15+ years of experience in KYC/AML

Tools

Compliance Tools

KYC Platforms

Job description

• Serve as the go-to expert for KYC processes, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and AML regulations.
• Provide compliance advisory support on matters involving Global KYC Standards and local KYC requirements.
• Conduct KYC reviews and due diligence on new and existing clients.
• Analyze customer data and documentation to assess risk levels.
• Ensure compliance with AML regulations, sanctions, and guidelines.
• Maintain and update KYC records and documentation in centralized systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve compliance-related issues and support audit readiness.
• Monitor and manage transactional risk to prevent losses and detect fraudulent activities.
• Lead initiatives to enhance KYC frameworks, tools, and operational efficiency.
• Stay updated with the latest regulatory changes, industry trends, and best practices in KYC and AML.

Skills Required

• 15+ years of experience in KYC, AML, and compliance within the financial services or banking industry.
• Deep expertise in Global KYC Standards, CDD, EDD, and regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions.
• Proven track record in risk assessment, customer profiling, and compliance strategy development.
• Strong command of compliance tools, KYC platforms, and documentation systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in fraud detection, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
• High-level documentation, policy drafting, and training skills.
• Ability to lead compliance audits, manage regulatory inquiries, and support governance frameworks.
• Comfortable with stakeholder engagement, open communication, and driving compliance transformation initiatives.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Information Technology, and Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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