KYC/CDD Team Leader

1 day ago

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Leading Edge Full time 900,000 - 1,200,000 per year


Job Description:

KYC/CDD Team Leader 

Job Title: KYC / CDD Team Leader

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Industry: Banking & Financial Services

Our client is seeking a highly experienced KYC / CDD Team Leader to join their compliance function in Karachi. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in client onboarding, due diligence, and risk assessment within the banking sector, particularly with exposure to complex structures, PEPs, and non-profit/charitable entities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team responsible for end-to-end KYC/CDD reviews, onboarding, and periodic refresh of high-risk and complex clients

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and global AML standards

  • Review client documentation, ownership structures, and conduct enhanced due diligence for high-risk customers, including PEPs, trusts, and charities

  • Escalate and document any suspicious activities or red flags

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on KYC/CDD policies, FATF guidance, and local regulatory expectations

  • Coordinate with relationship managers, legal, and compliance teams to resolve complex onboarding cases

  • Provide training, mentoring, and guidance to junior analysts to build a strong KYC/CDD function

Requirements:

  • 5 to 10 years of progressive banking experience, with a minimum of 5 years focused on KYC/CDD

  • Deep understanding of complex entity structures, PEPs, charities, and other high-risk customer categories

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret regulatory requirements and risk indicators

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field

  • AML/KYC certifications (such as CAMS) are a plus

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to play a key leadership role in a growing and mission-critical function.

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Required Skills:

KYC
Indicators
Compliance
Analysts
Financial Services
Due Diligence
Regulatory Requirements
Structures
Ownership
Onboarding
Risk Assessment
Mentoring
Reviews
Analytical Skills
Banking
Documentation
Finance
Business
Leadership
Training
Communication


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