Overview

We are looking for an experienced KYC Team lead / Quality Assurance specialist to support our banking client in their Fin Crime Onboarding Team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting end-to-end Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews, managing complex in-depth cases, and ensuring compliance with both regulatory requirements and client policies.

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing business within our CLM department working with some of the world’s leading financial institutions. The preferred candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit with a hands-on, pragmatic and flexible approach as we develop this fast-growing business area.

Responsibilities

• Perform CDD and EDD on the "new to bank" NBFI, MSB, Aggregators, PSPs and EMI clients of this bank
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies, identify updates, new requirements, or renewals of information/documents held on file
• Gather, analyse, and assess KYC documentation to ensure it meets regulatory requirements and internal standards, focusing on accuracy and completeness
• Source relevant client data from approved public and regulatory databases, adhering to prescribed methodologies outlined in internal procedures
• Identify, evidence and verify core entity information, beneficial ownership and control structure, flow of funds, intended purpose of the account, source of funds and source of wealth
• Perform sanctions, PEP (Politically Exposed Person), and adverse media screening using advanced third-party tools, ensuring client relationships meet compliance standards
• Perform a Financial Crime Framework assessment of the client against the bank\'s defined templates and procedures
• Conduct a virtual site visit on the end client being onboarded (Controls Call) to assess and validate that the Financial Crime Framework is operating effectively
• Compile final CDD packs, ensuring all required documentation is captured, validated, and stored in accordance with policies and applicable regulations for review by the bank\'s Quality Control team
• Maintain high-quality standards and regularly update key stakeholders on progress, escalate concerns as necessary
• Proactively identify and resolve potential issues or blockers in the KYC review process, working collaboratively with other departments
• Engage directly with Front Office, the bank\'s KYC team, and other internal departments as well as clients to obtain, assess and verify information required for KYC/CDD reviews

Essential Skills And Experience

• Experience in performing in-depth EDD on NBFIs and MSBs (Non Banking Financial Institutions, Money Services Business)
• Deep understanding of global AML/KYC regulations, including UK and EU regulations, and key guidelines (FATF, FCA, FinCEN, etc.)
• Proven ability to perform KYC reviews across a wide range of institutional clients, including complex structures such as corporate entities, funds, trusts
• Expertise in PEP, Sanctions, and Adverse Media screening with experience using leading third-party tools
• Ability to process and analyse large volumes of complex information with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of KYC onboarding processes, including client identification, document verification, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a demanding environment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders and present findings clearly
• Proficient in using a variety of IT systems and databases to facilitate the KYC review process

How We Work

Delta Capita is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodation is provided in the job application or interview process as needed.

This is a fixed-term contract/permanent, full-time position located in London. If selected, a member of our team will contact you within 4 weeks. A valid UK working permit is mandatory.

Hybrid Working Expectations: Our policy aligns with client expectations and varies. Many clients require a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, 2 days from home; some require 4 or 5 days. Candidates must be flexible to meet client demands.

About Delta Capita

Delta Capita Group is a global managed services, consulting, and solutions provider with experience in Financial Services and technology innovation. We aim to reinvent the financial services value chain by providing technology-based mutualised services for financial institutions.

Our Offerings

• Managed Services
• Consulting & Solutions
• Technology