The Role
The KYC and Onboarding Manager oversees the onboarding process, ensuring compliance with FCA regulations and implementing innovative identification technologies while managing a team.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our client is an FCA -regulated payments and remittance business dedicated to providing innovative payment solutions that connect frontier markets.
Job summary
They are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented and tech -savy KYC and Onboarding Manager.This role is critical in ensuring regulatory compliance leveraging innovative onboarding technologies ,and facilitating seamless cross border transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end onboarding process ,ensuring compliance with UK FCA regulations and international AML laws.
- Conduct thorough KYC /KYB due diligence utilizing automated onboarding solutions such as Sumsub and other ID verification tools.
- Perform detailed daily and periodic review of client documents and records to ensure ongoing compliance and risk management.
- Stay updated with emerging ID verification and authentication technologies, integrating them effectively into onboarding work flows.
- Collaborate with compliance, operations, and technicals teams to streamline onboarding procedures and improve user experience.
- Maintain and update onboarding policies, procedures, and documentation in line with regulatory changes.
- Monitor ongoing client relationships to ensure continued compliance and risk mitigation.
- Manage and mentor the onboarding team, promoting best practices in using automated tools and technologies.
- Develop and implement process improvement process improvement leveraging automation and new ID verification innovation.
- Keep abreast of regulatory updates from UK FCA,international sanctions and technological advancement in ID verification.
- Prepare reports on onboarding performance, compliance metrics, and risks assessments for senior management.
- Interface with partners, banks, and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth onboarding and compliance adherence.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field.
- Professional AML/KYC certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent.
- Experience working with digital onboarding solutions, automation, and innovation in ID verification.
- Knowledge of Nigeria and frontier markets' regulatory landscape.
- Proven experience in KYC/AML compliance, client onboarding, and use of automated onboarding platforms within financial services.
- Extensive knowledge of UK FCA regulations and AML directives relevant to cross-border payments.
- Hands-on experience with automated onboarding solutions like Sumsub, Jumio, Onfido, or similar ID verification tools.
- Strong understanding of emerging ID verification and authentication technologies.
- Demonstrated experience working with or within similar financial institutions or payment solutions providers.
- Preferably experienced in onboarding businesses, individuals, and regulated institutions from countries on the FATF list and across Africa.
- Ability to conduct detailed daily and periodic review of client documents and records.
- Knowledge of the peculiarities of onboarding clients from high-risk jurisdictions, including FATF-listed countries and African nations.
- Leadership skills with the ability to manage a team and collaborate cross-functionally.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills suited for stakeholder engagement.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field
- Professional AML/KYC certifications such as CAMS or ICA
- Experience with digital onboarding solutions and automation
- Knowledge of Nigeria and frontier markets' regulatory landscape
- Proven experience in KYC/AML compliance and client onboarding
- Extensive knowledge of UK FCA regulations and AML directives
- Hands-on experience with automated onboarding solutions
- Understanding of emerging ID verification and authentication technologies
- Experience in onboarding from FATF-listed countries and across Africa
- Leadership skills to manage a team and collaborate
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Effective communication skills
Am I A Good Fit?
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.
Success! Refresh the page to see how your skills align with this role.
The Company
What We Do
eRecruiter Nigeria is a recruitment consultancy that helps employers find candidates by offering services in talent acquisition, recruitment, outsourcing, and payroll, aiming to reduce cost-per-hire.
