Global KYC Leader — FinTech Risk & Strategy

SumUp; Berlin (NH); On-site; USD 103,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

L&D budget

Pension plan

Generous leave

Sabbatical

Referral bonus

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

SumUp is seeking a Global KYC Manager to own the PEP and sanctions screening framework, shape customer risk scoring models, and steer KYC strategy as our product range expands across markets. You’ll partner with AML Operations, Onboarding and product teams to translate regulatory requirements into scalable controls.

The role requires proven experience leading KYC teams in fintech or banking, deep AML/CTF knowledge, and the ability to balance regulatory obligations with business growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a KYC manager in fintech, payments, e-money or banking.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CTF regulations and reporting frameworks.
• Experience building screening frameworks with customer risk scoring models.
• Strong judgement balancing commercial priorities with regulatory obligations.
• Comfort working across payments, merchant acquiring and small business risk in multiple markets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and streamline KYC and enhanced due diligence requirements for regulated products across global markets
• Own and continuously improve the PEP and sanctions screening framework, including its tools and controls
• Develop and maintain customer risk scoring models and methodologies
• Lead KYC strategy and remediation work arising from internal and external reviews, regulatory developments and significant case escalations
• Partner with AML Operations and Onboarding teams to turn regulatory requirements into scalable processes and controls
• Provide regulatory expertise and judgement on complex KYC and AML matters, finding solutions that support business growth while maintaining compliance

Skills

KYC management

AML/CTF knowledge

Regulatory engagement

Risk scoring

Job description

SumUp is seeking a Global KYC Manager to own the PEP and sanctions screening framework, shape customer risk scoring models, and steer KYC strategy as our product range expands across markets. You’ll partner with AML Operations, Onboarding and product teams to translate regulatory requirements into scalable controls.

The role requires proven experience leading KYC teams in fintech or banking, deep AML/CTF knowledge, and the ability to balance regulatory obligations with business growth.