KYC Operations VP — Strategic Due Diligence & Compliance

Nomura; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura’s KYC Operations team in New York seeks an AVP-level professional to own end-to-end KYC due diligence for new and existing clients, ensuring regulatory requirements are met before relationship approval.

The role requires deep US AML/KYC knowledge, project leadership, and the ability to coordinate across onboarding, compliance, and data teams while driving process improvements and risk assessments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of KYC/AML experience with regulatory compliance in financial services.
• Deep knowledge of US AML/KYC/BSA regulations and related processes.
• Strong CIP/CDD/EDD, sanctions screening and adverse media familiarity.
• Proven project leadership in fast-paced environments with deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across all levels.
• Team player with ability to build cross-global consensus.
• Knowledge of PowerBI, SharePoint; familiarity with KYC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead End-to-End KYC due diligence lifecycle for new and existing clients.
• Oversee CIP, CDD, EDD, AML screening and sanctions checks.
• Drive strategic KYC initiatives and cross-functional collaboration with onboarding, Compliance and Data teams.
• Coordinate risk assessments and regulatory compliance across global teams.
• Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely approvals.

Skills

KYC/AML

US AML/KYC

CIP

CDD

EDD

Project leadership

Analytical precision

Communication

Team collaboration

PowerBI

World-Check

Education

Series 99 certification

ACAMS certification

Tools

PowerBI

SharePoint

World-Check

Job description

Nomura’s KYC Operations team in New York seeks an AVP-level professional to own end-to-end KYC due diligence for new and existing clients, ensuring regulatory requirements are met before relationship approval.

The role requires deep US AML/KYC knowledge, project leadership, and the ability to coordinate across onboarding, compliance, and data teams while driving process improvements and risk assessments in a fast-paced environment.