Head of Quality Oversight (KYC)

G MASS
London

A leading bank is looking for a senior leader to head their function across the UK and EMEA. This is a pivotal 2nd Line of Defense role, accountable for oversight of client lifecycle processes (KYC/EDD), regulatory remediation, and managing Skilled Person (s166) reviews.

You will drive quality assurance strategy, lead regulatory interactions, and support the continuous enhancement of compliance standards across the region for an initial 12-Months engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of QA/QC frameworks across KYC, AML, and EDD.
  • Act as the senior interface for s166 engagements and regulatory remediation.
  • Provide strategic oversight on high-risk client onboarding and ongoing due diligence.
  • Collaborate with 1LOD and regional compliance teams to drive continuous improvement.
  • Represent the firm in discussions with UK and EU regulators.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a senior 2LOD compliance role within financial services
  • Led a Quality Control and/or Enhanced Due Diligence function
  • Strong knowledge of UK/EU AML regulations and regulatory expectations
  • Direct experience managing Skilled Person reviews (s166)
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and regulatory communication skills

Benefits

Rate to be discussed

Posted 2025-07-30

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