Lead KYC/KYB Analyst (Contract)
Posted 6 days ago by ea Change Group
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
South West, UK
Summary: The Lead KYC/KYB Analyst role involves overseeing a large-scale onboarding program for a financial services organization, combining hands-on delivery with quality oversight. The position is ideal for individuals with informal leadership experience in onboarding teams, focusing on performance and compliance. The role requires strong expertise in KYC/KYB processes and financial crime regulations. Candidates will lead a team while managing complex cases and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading day-to-day delivery across a team of KYC/KYB Analysts
- Providing guidance on complex onboarding cases and decision-making
- Monitoring performance, quality, and adherence to SLAs
- Acting as a key escalation point for financial crime risks and policy queries
- Supporting QA processes and driving continuous improvement across the team
- Maintaining hands-on involvement in complex or high-risk cases
Key Skills:
- Strong background in KYC/KYB and business onboarding within financial services
- Previous experience in a Lead or Senior Analyst role
- Deep understanding of AML, financial crime typologies, and regulatory expectations
- Proven ability to review decisions and provide constructive feedback
- Comfortable managing performance in high-volume environments
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Location: South West (Hybrid/Remote options)
Duration: 3-month rolling contract
Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)
We're looking for experienced Lead KYC/KYB Analysts to support and oversee delivery within a large-scale onboarding programme for a leading financial services organisation.
This role combines hands-on delivery with oversight of quality and performance-ideal for individuals who have stepped into informal leadership or QA responsibilities within onboarding teams.
What you'll be doing
- Leading day-to-day delivery across a team of KYC/KYB Analysts
- Providing guidance on complex onboarding cases and decision-making
- Monitoring performance, quality, and adherence to SLAs
- Acting as a key escalation point for financial crime risks and policy queries
- Supporting QA processes and driving continuous improvement across the team
- Maintaining hands-on involvement in complex or high-risk cases
What we're looking for
- Strong background in KYC/KYB and business onboarding within financial services
- Previous experience in a Lead or Senior Analyst role.
- Deep understanding of AML, financial crime typologies, and regulatory expectations
- Proven ability to review decisions and provide constructive feedback
- Comfortable managing performance in high-volume environments
Why this role
- Opportunity to step into a leadership role within a high-profile programme
- Blend of delivery, QA, and stakeholder engagement
- Fast-paced environment with real impact on operational performance
Please note that whilst these roles are prodominantly remote, there will be infrequent travel to a regional hub as required.