Senior AML/KYC Policy and Compliance Specialist

Our client is a leading financial services organization committed to safeguarding financial integrity and promoting compliance excellence.

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in AML/KYC policy development and transformation within the financial industry.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear policies.
• Exceptional attention to detail, adept at reviewing and managing extensive data in Excel.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, with a proven talent for influencing across organizational levels.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives and managing organizational change.

Nice to have:

• Certifications in AML or compliance-related fields.
• Previous experience with change management frameworks.
• Knowledge of automation tools related to KYC and AML processes.

• Provide expert interpretation of international AML regulations and KYC guidelines, ensuring policies meet global standards and evolving best practices.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on AML regulatory trends and emerging risks to inform strategic policy development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive KYC policy transformation, simplifying and aligning procedures to optimize operational efficiency and risk management.
• Lead efforts to automate and enhance the collection and integration of country-specific KYC and AML requirements within a scalable global framework.
• Manage project initiatives and develop roadmaps to support broader KYC transformation and strategic change agendas.
• Develop and deliver high-impact presentations to communicate policy updates, strategic initiatives, and project progress.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovative thinking and risk-based compliance.

Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.