KYC Officer / Team Lead

OSL; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital asset platform seeks a KYC Officer / Team Lead to oversee client onboarding and AML compliance operations. This role includes conducting KYC reviews, managing sanctions screening, and ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate should possess 3-6 years of experience in KYC or AML within financial services, with a strong understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks. A passion for crypto and payments is essential for joining this innovative team.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of experience in KYC, AML, or client onboarding within financial services, fintech, or digital assets.
• Strong knowledge of CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and AML controls.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review KYC onboarding, including documentation and risk assessments.
• Manage sanctions and adverse media screening.
• Oversee periodic reviews and ongoing monitoring of client accounts.

Skills

KYC

AML

client onboarding

CDD

EDD

sanctions screening

compliance workflows

Leadership

Job description

We are seeking a KYC Officer / Team Lead to oversee client onboarding and AML compliance operations. This first line role is responsible for onboarding reviews, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening, and ongoing monitoring to ensure effective AML controls as the client base expands. The position supports compliance obligations under Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation and Anti-Money Laundering Directives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and review KYC onboarding, including documentation and risk assessments
• Manage sanctions and adverse media screening
• Oversee periodic reviews and ongoing monitoring of client accounts
• Perform quality assurance (QA) on KYC files and ensure adherence to internal policies
• Support transaction monitoring escalations and AML investigations where required
• Help manage onboarding capacity and workflow as client volumes grow

Requirements:

• 3 to 6 years of experience in KYC, AML, or client onboarding within financial services, fintech, or digital assets
• Strong knowledge of CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and AML controls
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation and Anti-Money Laundering Directives
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage compliance workflows
• Leadership or mentoring experience is a plus

Vision & Mission:

• OSL is the first SFC‑licensed digital asset platform in Hong Kong and a PayFi innovator. Through stablecoin payments, cross‑border settlement and global licensing, we are building the next‑generation payments network. Stablecoins have become everyday money across emerging markets and are widely viewed as blockchain’s “killer app,” with industry focus shifting from token issuance to real‑world consumer and enterprise payment adoption. The strongest growth lies in cross‑border B2B payments, where providers embedding stablecoins into corporate settlement flows can capture significant volume and float. Long‑term defensibility comes from regulatory licences, banking partners and cross‑border corridors.
• OSL holds or has acquired licences in Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Bermuda and Indonesia, and is expanding into Europe, Brazil, Southeast Asia and Africa through acquisitions and licence applications. With OSL Pay and StableX, we embed stablecoin settlement into bank accounts and card networks, support 150+ digital assets, and provide 24/7 fiat–stablecoin conversion. As a regulated pioneer with a startup mindset, we believe the future of payments will be driven by real adoption and scalable deployment, not technology narratives. We welcome builders who are passionate about crypto and payments to join us in shaping compliant, global payment infrastructure.