KYC Team Lead

KYC Team Lead (Hybrid – Cardiff Office) – Feb Start – £28,000–£32,000

Location: Remote with occasional visits to our Cardiff office (a couple of times per month).

Are you ready to take the next step in your KYC career?

Join the dynamic team at Projective Group as a KYC Team Lead, where you’ll oversee a team of analysts, drive excellence in compliance, and work collaboratively with a prestigious banking client.

About Projective Group
We are Projective Group, a Financial Services Consultancy that excels in business, technology, and innovation consulting, focusing on the financial and legal industries. Our expertise spans Data, Risk and Compliance, Payments, Transformation, and Talent, supporting both financial services and legal clients with tailored solutions.

At Projective Group, we pride ourselves on a collaborative approach. We listen to our clients' needs and deliver tailored solutions that drive successful outcomes.

About the Role
We are looking for a KYC Team Lead (2 to 5 years experience) to join our team and work with one of our prestigious banking clients.

As a Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while managing and mentoring a team of analysts. You will oversee workflows, conduct quality checks, and handle escalations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality results in a fast-paced consultancy setting.

This role is ideal for someone with 2–5 years of KYC or compliance experience who is ready to step into a lead position and assist organisations in achieving their strategic goals.

Requirements

What will you be doing?

• Lead and manage a team of KYC Analysts, ensuring their work meets quality and regulatory standards.

• Conduct quality control reviews of KYC files to ensure strict compliance with AML regulations and legal requirements.

• Act as the first point of escalation for complex cases or issues identified during the KYC process.

• Provide training, mentorship, and ongoing support to team members to help them develop professionally.

• Oversee workflows and allocate tasks to ensure timely completion of client deliverables.

• Analyse and assess processes, risks, and controls to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior client representatives.

• Deliver reports on team performance and key insights to senior management.

What we're looking For

• 2–5 years of experience in KYC, AML, compliance, or a similar regulatory role.

• Proven ability to manage and lead a team, with strong mentoring and coaching skills.

• In-depth understanding of KYC and AML regulations and processes, including client onboarding and due diligence.

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail to identify risks and resolve issues effectively.

• Strong organisational skills to manage workflows, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Exceptional communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

• A proactive mindset with the ability to problem-solve and think critically.

Ok, I'm interested; what can I expect?

• A dynamic, inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and professional development.

• Opportunities to work with high-profile clients in the legal and financial sectors.

• No unnecessary KPIs.

• We have a reputation for establishing a working environment that encourages fun and creativity.

Ok, I'm sold; what happens next?
Ready to take the first step in your consulting career? Click "Apply" today to join the Projective Group team. For more about us, visit projectivegroup.com.

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