Wise
Financial Services
KYCOperationsTeamLead
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“KYC Operations Team Lead at Wise. Skills: KYC Operations, Team Leadership, Process Improvement. Oversee daily operations of KYC Analysts team. Conduct thorough customer due diligence reviews”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet performance targets; Meet quality standards; Meet key performance indicators; Ensure team progress on goals
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years of experience in Operations, Good understanding of the regulatory framework surrounding KYC/AML, Punctual, independent, proactive, Willing to get things done, Ability to work in a fast paced and high pressure environment, Ability to multi-task, Take responsibility in challenging situations, Capable of identifying gaps in policies and processes, Providing detailed feedback, Proven track record of taking individual ownership, Great team-player, Ability to analyze and move the team's metrics
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or related field, ICA, CAMS, or equivalent certification, 1-2 years experience in KYC/AML, financial crime, compliance, or a related field within the financial services industry, 1-2 years experience of leading small to medium sized teams, Ability to use analytics tools like, looker, superset, or other, Additional language skills are a plus
What You'll Do.
Oversee daily operations of KYC Analysts team
Conduct thorough customer due diligence reviews
Analyse customer and business activities
Ensure KYC records are up to date
Drive customer focused mindset
Promote ownership and accountability
Build high-performing teams
Coach and develop KYC Analysts
Design and manage development plans
Conduct career map check-ins
Make recommendations for promotions
Identify opportunities for process improvements
Collaborate with central functions
Collaborate with other operational teams
Provide guidance on complex cases
Provide guidance on high-risk cases
Act as direct point of contact for customers
Ensure performance targets are met
Ensure quality standards are met
Maintain focus on customer experience
Conduct one on one coaching sessions
Train team on operational topics
Maintain understanding of regulatory obligations
Maintain understanding of internal policies
Apply risk-based approach
Deter money laundering
Prevent financial crime
Understand root causes of problematic cases
Propose solutions to senior leadership
Ensure key performance indicators are met
Provide insights to stakeholders
Take accountability for delivering initiatives
Ensure team progress on goals
Collaborate closely with stakeholders
Ensure clear communication
Ensure coordination of actions
Communicate mindfully and professionally
Choose right formats and platforms
Convey message to wider audience
Document initiatives and reports
Ensure clear scope of initiatives
Implement quality assurance framework
Maintain quality assurance framework
Conduct regular checks of casework
Conduct regular reviews of casework
Ensure accuracy of casework
Ensure consistency of casework
Ensure adherence to policies
Ensure adherence to regulatory obligations
Provide targeted coaching
Provide constructive feedback
Drive continuous improvement
Analyse quality metrics
Identify trends in quality metrics
Address root causes of errors
Develop initiatives to enhance performance
Develop initiatives to mitigate risk
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration; Collaboration with central functions; Collaboration with operational teams; Stakeholder communication and coordination
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Clear articulation; Professional communication; Mindful communication
Process & Methodology
Initiative delivery, Goal setting
Full Job Description
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money. As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money. For everyone, everywhere. More about [our mission](https://wise.jobs/our-mission) and [what we offer](https://wise.jobs/what-we-offer). As a KYC Operations Team Lead you will oversee the daily operations of a team of KYC Analysts. Your team is responsible for conducting thorough customer due diligence reviews, analysing various customer and business activities, and ensuring that our KYC records are kept up to date according to our internal policies. The KYC Operations Team Lead is a people lead with a mindset focused on building processes that put our customers first while being aware of the risks surrounding the industry and the wider regulatory environment. Job Responsibilities * Team Leadership Lead by example and drive a customer focused mindset across your team. Promote a culture of ownership and accountability. Build high-performing teams that value knowledge sharing and continuous learning. * People management Coach and develop a strong team of KYC Analysts. Come up with initiatives to help your team to grow their skills, behaviours, and competencies. Design and manage development plans on identified opportunities. Conducts career map check-ins and makes recommendations for promotions, salary raises, and other decisions. * Operational management Identify and propose opportunities for process improvements. Collaborate with central functions and other operational teams as needed to increase operational efficiency. Provide guidance and support on complex, high-risk cases and escalations, which may include acting as a direct point of contact
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