KYC Specialist

TL;DR

KYC Specialist (UK Compliance): Defining and embedding a UK KYC program while delivering operational case handling, escalations, quality assurance, and process improvements with an accent on UK regulatory alignment, control design, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on translating FCA and financial crime requirements into practical workflows, resolving complex KYC matters, and strengthening performance reporting across a global program.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £63,000–£83,000 GBP per year, plus equity and benefits.

Company

An AI-focused product company building systems designed to understand the universe and advance human knowledge through engineering excellence.

What you will do

• Contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of the UK KYC program in line with global standards and UK regulatory expectations.
• Handle day-to-day KYC operations, including casework, escalations, quality assurance, and process adherence.
• Identify framework gaps and improve policies, procedures, controls, and workflows.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, Operations, and business stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements into practical program elements.
• Develop program documentation, training materials, and internal guidance for consistent KYC execution.
• Monitor UK regulatory developments, support global KYC initiatives, and report on operational performance, risks, and improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in KYC, CDD/EDD, or financial crime compliance within a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of UK KYC/AML regulatory requirements, including FCA expectations and relevant legislation.
• Experience contributing to KYC program design, framework development, or process improvement.
• Hands-on operational KYC experience with the ability to support program-level work.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently within a global program structure.

Nice to have

• Experience in a second-line Compliance or Financial Crime function.
• Experience supporting KYC programs across multiple jurisdictions.
• ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent professional qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Small, highly motivated team focused on engineering excellence and curiosity.
• Flat organizational structure with hands-on contribution and initiative-driven leadership.
• Equity and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Additional discounts and company perks.