KYC/AML Team Lead

Axonic Insurance; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Job summary

A financial services company in the United States seeks a KYC/AML Team Lead to oversee a team responsible for compliance with KYC and AML regulations. This role includes mentorship, policy development, and risk assessment. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent analytical skills. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 per year alongside an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of AML/KYC or compliance experience; financial services industry strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of KYC/AML regulations and requirements.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of AML/KYC Analysts.
• Ensure compliance with AML/KYC regulations and internal policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.

Skills

AML/KYC Compliance

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Tools

KYC Software (Alacer’s Velocity preferred)

Job description

Overview

Axonic Insurance, a newly formed NYC-based insurance business, is seeking a KYC/AML Team Lead to oversee and mentor a team of analysts responsible for AML screenings on annuity applications. This role ensures compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, develops departmental policies and procedures, and drives operational excellence. Reporting to the Compliance Officer, you will play a critical role in protecting the firm, maintaining compliance, and fostering a culture of integrity.

Base pay

$80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Additional compensation

Annual Bonus

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of AML/KYC Analysts.
• Oversee the full AML/KYC process, including alert management and screening volumes.
• Identify, assess, and escalate potential risks associated with client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with AML/KYC regulations and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate records of all AML/KYC activities and reporting.
• Prepare reports on findings and present to senior management.
• Develop and implement departmental KYC/AML policies and procedures.
• Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to team members.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• Conduct periodic reviews of existing client accounts.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Support internal and external audits related to AML/KYC compliance.
• Assist in the development of risk assessment and transaction monitoring models.
• Ensure documentation and processes are secure, consistent, and accessible.
• Manage team resources effectively, including PTO planning during high-volume periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of AML/KYC or compliance experience; financial services industry strongly preferred.
• Prior experience managing or mentoring staff.
• Strong knowledge of KYC/AML regulations and requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with KYC software (Alacer’s Velocity preferred).
• Excellent analytical, research, and investigative skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities; able to influence across teams.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Adaptability to evolving regulatory environments.

Salary

Salary range: $80,000-$100,000

Note: This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

About Axonic Insurance

Axonic Insurance designs, distributes, issues, administers, and services annuity and related product solutions for individual consumers and institutions worldwide. With decades of experience and innovation in this space, Axonic Insurance is also paving the way for industry-leading, proprietary insurance technology and system designs along with third-party platform support for other institutions. Our ability to design and distribute forward-thinking investment and savings solutions to a global audience is rooted in the backing of Axonic Capital, a New York-based asset management firm established in 2010 with approximately $6.7 billion in AUM. AUM as of August 31, 2025.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales
• Industries: Insurance