AML/KYC Policy Officer – Immediate start for a DRC - 12 months
My client, a global bank, requires a Global KYC Policy Analyst to join their Compliance Risk Management team. This role is to lead strategic policy change initiatives and modernizing the KYC framework, ensuring compliance with global AML regulations, and driving transformation across the business. This is a hybrid role and requires 3 days on-site.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as a subject matter expert on AML/KYC regulations and policy interpretation.
* Research global regulatory trends and emerging AML risks to shape policy updates.
* Partner with business, operations, technology, compliance, and legal teams to align and simplify KYC policies and procedures.
* Support automation and integration of country-specific AML/KYC requirements into a global framework.
* Lead and manage strategic policy projects and transformation initiatives.
* Create and deliver high-quality presentations on policy changes and project progress.
* Promote innovation and continuous improvement in AML/KYC compliance.
Qualifications:
* 7–10+ years' experience in AML/KYC policy development and transformation in financial services.
* Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
* Ability to simplify complex regulations into clear policies.
* Skilled in stakeholder management, influencing, and driving organizational change.
* Experience in change management.
* Legal background and/or AML certifications (e.g. CAMS) strongly preferred.
* Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.