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KYC and Onboarding Manager

eRecruiter  •  Lagos, NG (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description


Our client is an FCA -regulated payments and remittance business dedicated to providing innovative payment solutions that connect frontier markets.

Job summary
They are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented and tech -savy
KYC and Onboarding Manager.
This role is critical in ensuring regulatory compliance leveraging innovative onboarding technologies ,and facilitating seamless cross border transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end onboarding process ,ensuring compliance with UK FCA regulations and international AML laws.

  • Conduct thorough KYC /KYB due diligence utilizing automated onboarding solutions such as Sumsub and other ID verification tools.

  • Perform detailed daily and periodic review of client documents and records to ensure ongoing compliance and risk management.

  • Stay updated with emerging ID verification and authentication technologies, integrating them effectively into onboarding work flows.

  • Collaborate with compliance, operations, and technicals teams to streamline onboarding procedures and improve user experience.

  • Maintain and update onboarding policies, procedures, and documentation in line with regulatory changes.

  • Monitor ongoing client relationships to ensure continued compliance and risk mitigation.

  • Manage and mentor the onboarding team, promoting best practices in using automated tools and technologies.

  • Develop and implement process improvement process improvement leveraging automation and new ID verification innovation.

  • Keep abreast of regulatory updates from UK FCA,international sanctions and technological advancement in ID verification.

  • Prepare reports on onboarding performance, compliance metrics, and risks assessments for senior management.

  • Interface with partners, banks, and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth onboarding and compliance adherence.


Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field.

  • Professional AML/KYC certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent.

  • Experience working with digital onboarding solutions, automation, and innovation in ID verification.

  • Knowledge of Nigeria and frontier markets' regulatory landscape.

  • Proven experience in KYC/AML compliance, client onboarding, and use of automated onboarding platforms within financial services.

  • Extensive knowledge of UK FCA regulations and AML directives relevant to cross-border payments.

  • Hands-on experience with automated onboarding solutions like Sumsub, Jumio, Onfido, or similar ID verification tools.

  • Strong understanding of emerging ID verification and authentication technologies.

  • Demonstrated experience working with or within similar financial institutions or payment solutions providers.

  • Preferably experienced in onboarding businesses, individuals, and regulated institutions from countries on the FATF list and across Africa.

  • Ability to conduct detailed daily and periodic review of client documents and records.

  • Knowledge of the peculiarities of onboarding clients from high-risk jurisdictions, including FATF-listed countries and African nations.

  • Leadership skills with the ability to manage a team and collaborate cross-functionally.

  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

  • Effective communication skills suited for stakeholder engagement.
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eRecruiter Africa was born from the need to have a Pan-African recruitment consulting firm that places the client first. Our goal is to be the best recruiter in Africa, in the industries we operate.

We succeed because we dare to think differently from our competitors and ask our clients the right questions, thereby uncovering what they may not have thought of. We truly understand our markets and are passionate about it.

We have continued to develop our markets and venture into new territories. Currently, we recruit into the entire African Market. We deliver the right candidates while taking into consideration the role and organizational fit. Our clients are at the heart of our business and we always take an interest in our clients’ business – that’s why we always get it right first time. We currently have a 99% client retention rate

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Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Ikeja, NG
Year Founded
2012
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erecruiterafrica.com
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