About the role
Onboarding Team Leader in AML & Sanctions
About EXANTE
EXANTE is a wealth tech company that provides centralized trading solutions and B2B financial infrastructure that helps create value through technology.
Our proprietary trading platform enables direct market access to 1 million financial instruments, including stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures, and options, from a single multi-currency account.
We are a fast-growing global company with 600+ employees across 70+ locations, representing 60 nationalities, all of us following the same guiding principles:
We believe that freedom is an inherited right
We are catalysts
We defend privacy
We cater to our customers to an unprecedented degree
As a Financial company, we know our investment priorities. We invest in our people.
Join us in creating a new standard for wealth management: https://exantecareers.com
About the Role
We are currently seeking an Onboarding Team Leader in the AML and Sanctions compliance department to join and strengthen our team. If you have experience in the field, possess strong analytical and/or understanding of customer KYC profile and are open-minded, flexible, and eager to challenge the status quo and contribute, we would be delighted to review your application and potentially welcome you to our team.
Reporting Line - Group Head of AML and Sanctions
Worksite: Hybrid / Remote / Office (depending on location)
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the Onboarding team of professionals within the AML and Sanctions department to ensure the successful and efficient onboarding of new clients.
Oversee the initial review and verification of KYC, due diligence (CDD/EDD), ensuring compliance with AML and sanctions policies and procedures of the Company.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Operations, and Legal to ensure that client onboarding is aligned with regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain onboarding policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure efficiency and adherence to internal and external compliance standards.
Take an active role in continuing to develop the area, to challenge the status quo and to make this a great workplace for your team and yourself.
Provide guidance and support to the team in complex cases, resolving any issues or challenges that arise during the onboarding process.
Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and ensure ongoing training and development of onboarding staff.
Prepare regular reports on onboarding activities, performance, and key compliance metrics for senior management.
Stay current with latest AML/ Sanctions changes, laws, evolving regulations, and emerging threats in the EU and globally and be able to adapt them to internal policies, procedures and tools.
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of AML, counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and sanctions regulations, including OFAC, EU, and UN sanctions regimes.
Minimum 3 years of experience in AML and sanctions compliance, preferably in banking, brokerage and/ or fintech.
Bachelor's or Masters degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field (a master's or professional certification such as CAMS, CGSS, or ICA is an advantage).
Analytical mindset with the ability to conduct complex investigations and assessments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Attention to details and ability to prioritize your tasks.
Personality / Mindset
Integrity & loyalty
Team player with advanced communication and collaboration skills
A hands-on, can-do attitude - always looking for solutions and thinking out of the box
Overachiever mentality
Capability to work and succeed in the fast pace and ever-changing environment
We Offer*
Competitive salary
Corporate benefits (choose your preferred options)
Truly inspiring culture, pleasant and informal work environment
Ongoing education & training programs
Opportunity to network and connect in the Corporate Events
Global career opportunities
*Benefits/perks can vary depending on the nature of your employment with the company and the country where you work
A group of disruptive technology experts created EXANTE. With an impressive track record in the industry and knowledge of the markets, our systems are built to democratize access to global financial instruments for professional traders and institutional investors.
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