Team Leader, KYC Operations
About the role
The Team Leader, KYC Operations role at London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is responsible for leading and developing a team of KYC analysts within the Anti Financial Crime Utility. The position focuses on screening, ongoing monitoring, and offboarding orchestration, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, providing subject matter expertise in KYC and AML, conducting quality control, collaborating with compliance and risk teams, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. The role requires experience in financial crime compliance and people management, as well as strong analytical and communication skills. LSEG offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment with a focus on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
Must have
- Professional qualification in financial crime compliance (e.g., International Compliance Association (ICA) or equivalent).
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an operational environment, with at least 2 years in a people management role.
- Strong understanding of KYC, AML, Sanctions, and Financial Crime frameworks.
- Proven expertise in sanctions screening, PEP identification, and adverse media analysis.
- Solid knowledge of legal entity structures, corporate hierarchies, and risk-based AML approaches.
- Financial Crime investigation, prevention and/or detection work preferably in the financial services or asset management industry.
- Good understanding of risk management principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
Highlights
This position requires coverage aligned to UK business hours, specifically working Wednesday to Sunday with regular weekend operations. The company offers tailored benefits including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days, and wellbeing initiatives. LSEG is an equal opportunities employer and supports diversity and inclusion. The role is based in a global organization with opportunities for involvement in sustainability and charitable initiatives.
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