KYC Team Lead

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology firm in Belfast seeks a KYC Team Lead to oversee KYC/CDD checks for new clients and periodic reviews for existing ones. The ideal candidate has a degree in finance or related fields, significant experience in KYC roles, and organizational skills. This is a full-time permanent position offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Join a dynamic team and be pivotal in building new financial operations in the NI market.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in KYC / Client Servicing roles within the financial sector.
• Experience in Transaction Monitoring is desirable.
• Existing understanding of regulations across jurisdictions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC/CDD checks on new clients and conduct periodic reviews.
• Identify potential risks associated with business relationships.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of clients and necessary data.

Skills

Organizational skills

KYC/Client Servicing experience

Understanding of cryptocurrency

Time management

Education

Degree in finance or related field

Tools

Google Suite or similar tools

Job description

MCS Group is supporting a scaling organisation operating at the intersection of cutting‑edge technology and the digital‑assets world. With a strong track record across several market cycles, the firm builds modern systems that help institutions engage confidently with the crypto ecosystem. They are now seeking a skilled KYC Team Lead to play a crucial role in building out their new financial operations function here in Belfast. This is a brand new, full‑time permanent job opportunity with one of the most exciting new entrants to the NI market in years.

The Role

• Performing KYC/CDD checks on new clients and conduct periodic reviews for existing clients. Including: reviewing client documents, name screening, adequacy of SOF/SOW corroboration
• Working closely with all relevant internal stakeholders and ensure that there is effective communication with parties such as L2 Compliance, Operations, Legal, BD, & more
• Identifying potential risks associated with the business relationship and escape any red flags, concerns
• Engaging clients and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner - helping to facilitate the collection of relevant documents and information
• Ensure that reviews and conducted in a timely manner within Service Level Agreement (SLAs)
• Assisting with completeness of necessary data and maintaining an accurate record of all existing and potential clients
• Playing a key role in the professional development of KYC Analysts

The Person

We are looking for an excellent self‑starter with exceptional organization skills. Key areas include:

• Degree‑level education ideally in a finance / financial services related field
• Significant experience in KYC / Client Servicing roles within the financial sector
• Experienced in Goole Suite or similar cloud‑based tools
• Excellent organizational, time management skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrable experience of reviewing KYCs of individual and corporate clients - understanding of complex corporate structures is desirable
• Existing understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain and regulations across jurisdictions is advantageous
• Experience in Transaction Monitoring is desirable

Location: This will be a Belfast based role, as one of the first members of the new NI Team.

Salary: Commensurate on experience

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up‑to‑date CV via the link provided or contact Josh Craig at MCS Group 02896 935 509

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