We are looking for an energetic and detail-focused KYC COE Specialist to join our KYC Center of Excellence team. In this key position, you will help connect Operations and Compliance, ensuring that our procedures are efficient, compliant, and aligned with current regulatory standards.

Responsibilities
• Create, maintain, and revise Standard Operating Procedures for KYC activities, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and support operational effectiveness.
• Work closely with the compliance team to interpret regulatory updates and incorporate them into KYC processes and SOPs.
• Perform regular assessments of KYC workflows and SOPs to identify opportunities for improvement and stronger compliance.
• Partner with teams across operations, compliance, legal, and product to ensure compliance requirements are smoothly integrated into KYC procedures.
• Offer guidance to the operations team on KYC compliance issues.
• Design and deliver training programs on KYC procedures and compliance obligations for relevant teams.
• Track industry developments and regulatory changes that could affect KYC processes and recommend proactive updates.
• Support regulatory audits and examinations related to KYC.
• Prepare and present ongoing reports on KYC process effectiveness and compliance metrics for senior leadership.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree is an advantage.
• More than 5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or a comparable role in financial services or the cryptocurrency sector.
• Strong knowledge of KYC regulations and best practices, especially within the crypto industry.
• Solid understanding of AML/CFT regulations and their relevance to business onboarding.
• Background in process optimization, project coordination, and SOP creation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Competence in project and stakeholder management.