UK KYC Program Architect

SpaceXAI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive medical coverage

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Discounts and perks

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking an experienced KYC professional to lead the UK KYC program within our Compliance team. You will blend hands-on operational KYC delivery with program design and continuous improvement, collaborating with the Global KYC Program Lead to align UK requirements with global standards.

You will support UK-specific needs, manage case handling and escalations, and help translate regulatory requirements into practical program elements, while contributing to global initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years direct experience in KYC, CDD/EDD, or financial crime compliance within a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of UK regulatory requirements relating to KYC/AML (FCA expectations and legislation).
• Experience contributing to KYC program design, framework development, or process improvement initiatives.
• Solid hands-on operational KYC experience with ability to support program-level work.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and practical approach to controls.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a global program structure.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the definition, design, and ongoing development of the UK KYC program, aligning with global standards and UK regulatory expectations.
• Deliver day-to-day KYC operational activities, including case handling, escalations, quality assurance, and process adherence.
• Identify gaps in the current UK KYC framework and support enhancements to policies, procedures, controls, and workflows.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, Operations, and business stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements into practical program elements.
• Support the development of program documentation, training materials, and internal guidance to embed consistent KYC standards across the UK.
• Monitor relevant UK regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on the KYC program.
• Contribute to global KYC initiatives while ensuring UK-specific needs are represented.
• Act as a subject-matter resource and point of escalation for complex KYC matters.
• Track and report on operational performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to the Global KYC Program Lead.

Skills

KYC

CDD/EDD

Financial crime compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Independent work

Education

ACAMS

Job description

SpaceXAI is seeking an experienced KYC professional to lead the UK KYC program within our Compliance team. You will blend hands-on operational KYC delivery with program design and continuous improvement, collaborating with the Global KYC Program Lead to align UK requirements with global standards.

You will support UK-specific needs, manage case handling and escalations, and help translate regulatory requirements into practical program elements, while contributing to global initiatives.