We're working with a leading financial services organisation seeking an experienced Head of KYC & Due Diligence to join its Business Implementation team. This is a senior leadership opportunity where you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing client AML and due diligence activities, ensuring the highest regulatory standards are maintained while working closely with the Head of Client Implementation and the Head of Onboarding & Regulatory Reporting.

This role is ideal for an experienced KYC and AML professional with strong leadership capabilities, a commercial mindset and a passion for driving operational excellence within a fast-paced, regulated environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the KYC & Due Diligence function, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality and efficient client onboarding experience
• Oversee all client AML and due diligence processes, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and internal requirements
• Review and approve complex KYC files
• Ensure compliance with FATCA, CRS, AEOI and wider regulatory reporting obligations
• Lead, mentor and develop the KYC & Due Diligence team
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement changes to policies, procedures and controls where required
• Oversee financial crime risk controls relating to AML, sanctions, embargoes, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, and counter-terrorist financing
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the due diligence and onboarding function
• Act as a key stakeholder for internal and external audits, regulatory reviews and client queries

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 5–10 years' due diligence experience within a regulated financial services environment
• Extensive KYC onboarding experience, including complex multi-jurisdictional structures and various fund types, including Private Capital structures and underlying entities
• Strong understanding of local AML regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• Experience managing FATCA, CRS and AEOI regulatory obligations
• Strong risk assessment and analysis experience
• Professional qualification in Compliance, AML, ICSA (CGI) or an equivalent relevant qualification

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams
• Confident decision-maker
• Must be Entitled or Entitled to work in Jersey