Interim Financial Crime Project Lead

Job description

Interim Financial Crime Project Lead | KYC Platform Implementation | Professional Services | London/Hybrid

We're partnering exclusively with a leading global professional services firm on a business-critical interim hire. This is a hands-on project lead role sitting at the heart of a major KYC transformation - spanning platform build, team set-up, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

The Role

You'll take ownership of the end-to-end implementation of a new KYC platform, including the establishment of an offshore KYC analyst function supporting the firm's global client base. This is a rare opportunity to shape infrastructure from the ground up within a well-regarded, high-growth professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure KYC onboarding journeys, questionnaires, checklists, customer portal questions, and risk ratings within the KYC platform - accounting for jurisdictional differences across global markets
• Design ad hoc batch sanction screening forms and test all configurations ahead of go-live
• Design an internal ticket/request management form for KYC requests
• Build a comprehensive KYC platform training manual for the analyst team
• Draft a KYC analyst team Statement of Operating Procedure
• Update existing AML policy and guidance documentation to reflect new processes and systems
• Revise the AML privacy statement in line with updated workflows
• Collaborate with an existing project team on CRM integration into the client and engagement take-on journey

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience implementing KYC platforms within global professional services firms — this is non-negotiable
• Strong working knowledge of AML/financial crime regulation and multi-jurisdictional onboarding requirements
• Hands-on experience configuring KYC platforms (experience with GBG is a significant advantage)
• Comfortable operating independently and at pace in an interim, project-led capacity
• Familiarity with CRM-integrated KYC workflows (Salesforce experience advantageous)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English