KYC Lead
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you looking to be a part of the most influential company in the blockchain industry and contribute to the crypto-currency revolution that is changing the world?
Responsibilities:
- Use knowledge and experience in the field of operational management to lead a team in addressing challenging global KYC onboarding and its related issues.
- Lead a global team and work with business stakeholders to ensure that potential customers are properly assessed to identify possible integrity/financial crime/sanctions/terrorism linked risks and onboarded in a compliant manner
- Challenge the norm and ensure business objectives are achieved with the right controls, focus and drive
- Data driven and using strong statistical analysis to identify onboarding trends, root cause analysis and performance monitoring.
Requirements:
- 7 years of directly related experience in a corporate onboarding role with substantial knowledge of relevant rules and regulations and the day-to-day KYC onboarding compliance affairs
- Highly adaptable, self-driven and able to deliver results under pressure
- Strong track record in leading medium to large remote teams
- Experienced in outsourcing management
- Able to drive and deliver high quality risk assessments, remediations, periodic/trigger reviews and enhanced due diligence projects on a enterprise level
- Market knowledge of leading edge KYC solutions and market practices
- Highly preferred for candidates to possess ACAMS/CAMS/CCAS/ICA certifications or othersMotivated and with a growth mindset to take advantage of opportunities and able to adapt to a challenging environment
- Possesses strong time management, organizational and relationship building skills
- Adaptable in an evolving and fast-moving environment
- Good knowledge on provisions of crypto/fiat licensed entities local laws, directives, regulations and otherwise standards applicable
- Good knowledge of upcoming regulations of virtual currency policies is a strong plus
- Do something meaningful; Be a part of the future of finance technology and the no.1 company in the industry
- Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems
- International work environment and flat organisation
- Great career development opportunities in a growing company
- Possibility for relocation and international transfers mid-career
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working hours, Casual work attire
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Internet & Web Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for KYC Lead roles across Binance's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Internet & Web Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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