Team Lead (CDD / AML / KYC)

Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking an experienced Team Lead (CDD / AML / KYC) for a permanent role in Birmingham. This pivotal position focuses on leading quality assurance and compliance within the Client Onboarding department. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in anti-money laundering and client onboarding. With a hybrid work model, you'll lead a team while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and best practices in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within CDD/AML/KYC environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of AML regulations and client onboarding processes.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement quality assurance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Expert Coaches within Client Onboarding.
• Oversee quality assurance for AML, CDD, and KYC checks across the organisation.
• Design and maintain competency accreditation schemes.

Skills

Leadership in CDD/AML/KYC

AML regulations

Quality assurance frameworks

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Job description

Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing is seeking an experienced Team Lead (CDD / AML / KYC) for an exciting permanent opportunity with a leading organisation in the legal services industry.

This pivotal leadership role sits within the Client Onboarding department and focuses on driving excellence in quality assurance, compliance, and training frameworks for AML, CDD, and KYC processes across the business.

Ideal for professionals with deep expertise in anti-money laundering, client onboarding, and regulatory compliance who are ready to lead and influence best practices.

Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in Birmingham

Start Date: January 2026

Requirements

• Proven experience in a leadership role within CDD / AML / KYC environments
• Strong technical knowledge of AML regulations and client onboarding processes
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement quality assurance and competency frameworks
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Skilled in delivering training and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
• Practical understanding of legal, regulatory, and commercial considerations
• Ability to provide clear, risk‑aware advice to internal teams

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Expert Coaches within Client Onboarding
• Oversee quality assurance for AML, CDD, and KYC checks across the organisation
• Design and maintain competency accreditation schemes and quality frameworks
• Conduct periodic quality checks and implement corrective actions
• Deliver AML / KYC and conflicts training to internal teams
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders on compliance improvements and MI reporting
• Provide pragmatic, commercially focused solutions to complex compliance issues

About Elevate

Elevate is a global expert‑led, software‑powered legal services company providing consulting, technology, and managed services to law departments and law firms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ professionals, including lawyers, consultants, technologists, and project managers, support clients across the US, UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

ElevateFlex, our flexible resourcing arm, connects exceptional legal talent with leading law firms and corporate legal teams for secondments, interim contracts, and project‑based roles. We are proud to be ranked Band 1 in Chambers Global Flexible Legal Resourcing.

Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Our Commitment: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of ElevateFlex. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and empower our people to bring their whole selves to work.

Join Elevate and help us change the legal business landscape.