Compliance EDD & High Risk Client Team Lead

Only English CVs will be reviewed.

We are looking for an experienced Team Lead to oversee our High Risk Client & EDD team, responsible for the review and management of high-risk individual and retail client cases. The ideal candidate brings deep AML/KYC expertise, strong judgement on complex EDD decisions, and proven experience leading a compliance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and review high-risk individual and retail client cases within SLAs, ensuring timely and accurate resolution
• Lead complex EDD reviews involving PEPs, adverse media, and source of wealth/funds assessments, and provide expert guidance to analysts on case decisions and best practices
• Act as the primary escalation point for the team and cross-functional stakeholders, liaising with MLROs and Compliance leadership on complex or borderline cases
• Oversee the client off-boarding process for high-risk retail clients in line with internal policy and regulatory requirements
• Monitor team output quality and drive continuous improvements to EDD workflows, SOPs, and decision frameworks
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and virtual currency developments relevant to individual and retail clients
• Manage high risk customer escalations from the first line of defense and other business units
• Drafting of documentation including, but not limited to policies, programs, procedures, guidance documents, training materials, and impact assessment/analysis
• Build and maintain strong relationships with MLRO teams and key internal stakeholders
• Mentor and develop team members, lead AML/CFT training programmes, and foster a high-performance culture

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years in AML/KYC compliance with a strong focus on EDD and high-risk individual/retail clients
• At least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity
• Proven EDD experience: PEPs, adverse media, high-risk jurisdictions, SoW/SoF assessments
• Proficiency in compliance tools: World-Check, ComplyAdvantage, Elliptic, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks in crypto or financial services
• Knowledge of global licensing requirements related to financial services and crypto related business activities
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and team leadership skills
• CAMS or equivalent certification preferred
• Crypto or fintech experience a strong advantage