Kyc / Edd Quality Control Lead
A client of ours is looking for a KYC / EDD Quality Control Lead to join their team for a contract role. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and USA Patriot Act requirements, along with a strong background in Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD). This role will focus heavily on Quality Control (QC) reviews and the continuous improvement of our KYC and EDD processes.
Responsibilities :
- Lead and support the BSA Officer in fulfilling BSA-related activities, including KYC, CDD, EDD, OFAC, CTR, and SAR requirements.
- Provide guidance and leadership to the KYC team in developing an integrated, automated KYC review process, including periodic EDD reviews.
- Define and refine requirements, processes, and procedures for KYC completion on new accounts, Anticipated Activity assessments, and ongoing periodic reviews for both business and individual clients.
- Identify and implement system and process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance within the KYC and EDD review framework.
- Ensure all activities adhere to legal, regulatory, and internal policy standards.
- Conduct in-depth QC reviews to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance of KYC documentation and EDD analysis.
- Obtain and evaluate additional documentation and data from relevant sources to complete comprehensive reviews.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to address findings, escalate concerns, and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
Requirements :
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.10+ years' experience in Banking Services or a related financial industry function.7+ years' experience with regulatory compliance, particularly BSA and USA Patriot Act requirements.Proven experience leading or mentoring KYC / EDD teams and performing quality assurance or control reviews.Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.Demonstrated ability to adapt processes to meet complex regulatory and operational challenges.