Senior Manager AML KYC

Skills & certification

Should have 15+ years of experience in US/UK/Global KYC.

Certifications such as CAMI, ACAMS (good to have).

Experience in managing audits or regulatory inspections.

Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems and alert dispositioning.

Exposure to cross-border compliance requirements.

Data analysis and reporting skills (Excel, Power BI, or SQL).

Strong knowledge of AML, KYC, and FCC regulations (local and global).

Hands-on experience with CDD/EDD processes, including onboarding and periodic reviews.

Leadership and team management experience, including mentoring and performance evaluation.

Expertise in compliance tools (e.g., World-Check, LexisNexis, Actimize, Fircosoft).

Analytical and decision-making skills for handling high-risk cases and escalations.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Process improvement and quality assurance mindset.

Regulatory awareness and ability to interpret and implement policy changes.

Responsibilities:

Supervise/Manage and guide the team of analysts handling onboarding, periodic reviews, and enhanced due diligence, customer due diligence.

Review and approve complex KYC cases, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

Act as an escalation point for high-risk cases and provide subject matter expertise.

Monitor team performance, ensure SLA adherence, and drive quality assurance.

Liaise with compliance, legal, audit, and operations teams to resolve issues and implement process improvements.

Conduct training, mentoring, and performance evaluations for team members.

Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure team alignment with evolving standards.

Lead weekly and monthly business reviews.

Upskilling the team

Managing the client.