Job Description

• The Global KYC Policy team, within Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) function, is seeking dynamic and experienced AML compliance officer to drive Know Your Customer Policy- Strategic Change initiatives.
• The role will play a pivotal part in assessing and driving forward strategic initiatives to modernize our KYC policy framework, ensuring alignment with long-term goals and compliance with evolving international AML regulations.
• Ideal candidate will have strong background in policy assessments, a comprehensive knowledge of international AML regulations and demonstrated experience in change management.
• This position will collaborate with various stakeholders across First Line (e.g. Business, KYC Operations, Technology) and second line (e.g. Global AML Compliance, Legal) contributing to firm-wide AML directional strategy.

• Provide subject matter expertise in the interpretation of international AML regulations and KYC guidelines, ensuring KYC Policy framework complies with local - global standards while meeting evolving international financial crimes best practices.
• Conduct through legal research and analysis on international regulatory trends and emerging AML risks to provide clear, actionable advice around policy development.
• Partner with cross functional teams across first and second line to drive KYC transformations; leading review, simplification, and alignment of KYC policies vs procedures to reduce operational redundancies and enhance risk management practices.
• Manage efforts to automate the collection and integration of country specific KYC and AML requirements into a global framework, ensuring consistency and scalability.
• Manage projects and assist in the roadmap development of policy initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader KYC transformation agendas.
• Ability to develop and deliver high-quality presentation decks to communicate policy changes, strategic initiatives, and project updates.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvements, driving innovative thinking and risk-based compliance.

• Minimum of 7-10 years relevant experience with a focus on AML / KYC policy development and transformation within financial services industry.
• Strong research and writing skills with ability to articulate complex regulatory requirements into clear and concise policies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to influence and negotiate effectively access various levels of the organization.
• Ability to lead strategic initiatives and working with cross-functional teams. Experience in change management and driving organization change.
• Legal background and relevant certifications (e.g. CAMS) would be highly advantageous
• Bachelor's degree; Advanced degree preferred

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