Lead KYC / KYB Analyst
Posted 6 days ago by ea Change
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
United Kingdom
Summary: The Lead KYC / KYB Analyst role involves overseeing and supporting a large-scale onboarding programme within a leading financial services organisation. This position requires a blend of hands-on delivery and quality assurance, making it suitable for individuals with informal leadership experience. The role emphasizes performance monitoring, complex case guidance, and continuous improvement within the team. Candidates should have a strong background in KYC / KYB processes and financial crime regulations.
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, Senior Analyst, or QA-focused 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: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Lead KYC / KYB Analyst (Contract) Location: UK (Hybrid / Remote options) Duration: Initial 6-month 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, Senior Analyst, or QA-focused 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