KYC/Onboarding Team Lead

The KYC/Onboarding Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end customer onboarding and identity verification function for CoinFlip’s products and services, including kiosks and Order Desk. This role ensures that all Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes are executed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies while maintaining a positive and efficient customer experience. The candidate will protect CoinFlip from financial crime risks while supporting its growth strategy through streamlined customer onboarding.
The Team Lead manages and develops a team of onboarding specialists, provides guidance on complex and high-risk cases, and serves as the escalation point for operational and compliance-related issues. The position requires close collaboration with Compliance, Legal, Product/Development, Customer Support, and Account Manager teams to align onboarding procedures with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the Team Lead is accountable for operational performance metrics, continuous process improvements, and the effective use of KYC technologies and vendor solutions.
 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all onboarding processes meet AML and KYC regulatory requirements

• Manage and lead KYC / CDD / EDD operations, including executing processes in accordance with CoinFlip’s policies and overseeing the KYC control environment

• Lead KYC/Onboarding team

• Allocate KYC/Onboarding team workload effectively, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback

• Produce regular reports to management on KYC metrics

• Work closely with Customer Experience and Account Managers to resolve onboarding-related customer matters timely

• Partner with other departments to ensure adequate due diligence process is carried out for customer accounts and documentation reviews

• Establish, communicate, and execute processes for on-boarding and maintaining customers as aligned with CoinFlip’s AML policies and procedures

• Perform KYC tasks, including monitoring high-risk customers and implementing EDD

• Review and approve EDD cases

• Protects CoinFlip from financial crime risks while supporting

• Work with Chief Compliance Officer and Head of AML on KYC/CDD/EDD matters

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Experience and Knowledge:

• 4-6 years of experience in KYC, AML, and BSA compliance in a financial institution, fintech, or cryptocurrency

• Strong knowledge of KYC, AML and BSA compliance

• Working knowledge of KYC/CDD/EDD a must

Skill Sets:

• Excellent problem solving, oral, and written communication skills

• Excellent management skills, including coaching

• Proven ability to exercise independence of judgement and autonomy

• Familiarity with KYC tools, AML monitoring systems, and identity verification tools

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to lead through constantly changing environments

• Manage multiple projects and deliverables

Preferred:

• Previous experience in cryptocurrency

• Blockchain knowledge and experience

• CAMS certification; and if not, willing to become certified within one year of hire

Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000 USD

For all United States based opportunities, our comprehensive benefits package includes, for all full-time employees, competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans through BlueCross BlueShield (employer subsidized), a generous retirement savings plan with company match up to 4%, performance based bonuses and paid time off.

Working at CoinFlip means collaborating with experienced and innovative leaders who share a clear vision and a track record of success. We offer a collaborative and positive working environment where we encourage employees to balance productivity with time to recharge.

CoinFlip values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment. We thank all candidates who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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