Interim Financial Crime Project Lead | KYC Platform Implementation | Professional Services | London/Hybrid
We're partnering exclusively with a leading global professional services firm on a business-critical interim hire. This is a hands-on project lead role sitting at the heart of a major KYC transformation - spanning platform build, team set-up, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
The Role
You'll take ownership of the end-to-end implementation of a new KYC platform, including the establishment of an offshore KYC analyst function supporting the firm's global client base. This is a rare opportunity to shape infrastructure from the ground up within a well-regarded, high-growth professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure KYC onboarding journeys, questionnaires, checklists, customer portal questions, and risk ratings within the KYC platform - accounting for jurisdictional differences across global markets
- Design ad hoc batch sanction screening forms and test all configurations ahead of go-live
- Design an internal ticket/request management form for KYC requests
- Build a comprehensive KYC platform training manual for the analyst team
- Draft a KYC analyst team Statement of Operating Procedure
- Update existing AML policy and guidance documentation to reflect new processes and systems
- Revise the AML privacy statement in line with updated workflows
- Collaborate with an existing project team on CRM integration into the client and engagement take-on journey
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience implementing KYC platforms within global professional services firms — this is non-negotiable
- Strong working knowledge of AML/financial crime regulation and multi-jurisdictional onboarding requirements
- Hands-on experience configuring KYC platforms (experience with GBG is a significant advantage)
- Comfortable operating independently and at pace in an interim, project-led capacity
- Familiarity with CRM-integrated KYC workflows (Salesforce experience advantageous)