KYC Specialist

X AI
London
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeGBP 63,000 - 83,000Function: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Stakeholder management","Communication","Analytical mindset","Attention to detail","Independent work"]

Own and embed the UK KYC program within the Compliance team, combining day-to-day KYC operations (case handling, escalations, QA, and process adherence) with program design, standards, and continuous improvement. Partner with Compliance, Legal, Operations, and stakeholders to translate UK regulatory requirements into practical controls and workflows, monitor regulatory changes, support global KYC initiatives, and act as escalation/subject-matter resource for complex cases.

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X AI
X AI
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KYC Specialist

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Job Summary

Own and embed the UK KYC program within the Compliance team, combining day-to-day KYC operations (case handling, escalations, QA, and process adherence) with program design, standards, and continuous improvement. Partner with Compliance, Legal, Operations, and stakeholders to translate UK regulatory requirements into practical controls and workflows, monitor regulatory changes, support global KYC initiatives, and act as escalation/subject-matter resource for complex cases.
Location: London
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Contribute to the definition, design, and ongoing development of the UK KYC program aligned to global standards and UK regulatory expectations.
  • •Deliver day-to-day KYC operational activities including case handling, escalations, quality assurance, and process adherence.
  • •Identify gaps in the UK KYC framework and support enhancements to policies, procedures, controls, and workflows.
  • •Translate regulatory requirements into practical program elements by partnering with Compliance, Legal, Operations, and business stakeholders.
  • •Act as subject-matter resource/escalation for complex KYC matters and track/report operational performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 63,000 - 83,000
Perks:MedicalDental401k

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 5 years of direct experience in KYC, CDD/EDD, or financial crime compliance in a regulated financial services environment.
  • •Strong understanding of UK KYC/AML regulatory requirements (including FCA expectations and relevant legislation).
  • •Experience contributing to KYC program design, framework development, or process improvement initiatives.
  • •Solid hands-on operational KYC experience with ability to support program-level work.
  • •Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical mindset, and ability to work independently within a global program structure.
Experience:5+ yearsRegulated financial servicesFinancial crime compliance
Skills:Stakeholder managementCommunicationAnalytical mindsetAttention to detailIndependent work
Certifications:IC AACAMS

Company Brief

X AI
Develops advanced artificial intelligence models and research aimed at building safe, general AI and understanding the fundamental nature of the universe. Focuses on large-scale AI systems, research publications, and building foundational AI capabilities.
Industry: AI & Machine Learning
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Early Stage Startup
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2023
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