KYC Policy Change Lead

Grow your career as a KYC Policy Change Lead with an innovative global bank in Tampa, FL. Contract role with strong possibility of extension. Will require working a hybrid schedule 2-3 days onsite per week.

Join one of the world's most renowned global banks and trusted brand with over 200 years of continuously evolving financial services worldwide. Will play a pivotal part in assessing and driving forward strategic initiatives to modernize our KYC policy framework, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term goals and compliance with evolving international AML regulations. Will also collaborate with various stakeholders across First Line and second line contributing to firm-wide AML directional strategy. You will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you.

Contract Duration: 12+ Months
Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7 to 10+ years of experience with a focus on AML/KYC policy development and transformation within financial services industry.
• Strong background in policy assessments, a comprehensive knowledge of international AML regulations.
• Strong research and writing skills with ability to articulate complex regulatory requirements into clear and concise policies.
• Ability to lead strategic initiatives and working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in change management and driving organization change.
• Ability to develop and deliver high-quality presentation decks to communicate policy changes, strategic initiatives, and project updates.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree
• Legal background and relevant certifications (e.g. CAMS).

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide subject matter expertise in the interpretation of international AML regulations and KYC guidelines, ensuring KYC Policy framework complies with local - global standards while meeting evolving international financial crimes best practices.
• Conduct through legal research and analysis on international regulatory trends and emerging AML risks to provide clear, actionable advice around policy development.
• Partner with cross functional teams across first and second line to drive KYC transformations; leading review, simplification, and alignment of KYC policies vs. procedures to reduce operational redundancies and enhance risk management practices.
• Manage efforts to automate the collection and integration of country specific KYC and AML requirements into a global framework, ensuring consistency and scalability.
• Manage projects and assist in the roadmap development of policy initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader KYC transformation agendas.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvements, driving innovative thinking and risk-based compliance.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.