Team Lead, CDD Operations

4 Hours ago • 3 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Team Lead in CDD Operations, you will oversee the local KYC team, ensuring consistent application of KYC principles, reviewing KYC documents, and requesting appropriate CDD/EDD documentation. You will investigate possible matches against sanctions and manage AML/CDD issues. The role involves team leadership, handling customer queries, and supporting the enhancement of the CDD function. You will also manage specific projects as they arise.

Must have:

Lead a team of CDD Operations professionals
Review customer onboarding cases with KYC principles
Verify AML documentation using validation tools
Request CDD/EDD documentation from customers
Follow up on CDD/EDD requests with SLAs
Investigate matches against sanctions, PEPs, adverse media
Excellent spoken and written English
3+ years experience in AML and CDD/EDD operations

Perks:

Competitive total compensation package
Learning and development programs and education subsidy
Comprehensive healthcare schemes
Wellness allowances
Various team building programs and company events
The ability to help shape a new industry

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Job Details

Who We Are:

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom.

OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves.

Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.

About the Opportunity:

A unique and highly-impactful role at one of the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchanges. In this role, you will be working alongside the global CDD team and responsible for overseeing the local KYC team. This individual must have prior know-your-customer and sanctions compliance experience.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Team leadership of a group of CDD Operations professionals.
Complete comprehensive reviews of incoming customer onboarding cases and ensuring that the application of KYC principles are consistent with the Company’s KYC policy and customer risk assessment.
Reviewing KYC documents obtained from the customer, utilising our validation tools and reputable sources to verify the AML documentation.
Requesting appropriate CDD/EDD documentation from customers to ensure that the AML onboarding process is complete in line with our AML policies and procedures.
Follow up on pending CDD/EDD requests ensuring that communication is issued with the relevant SLA's.
Investigating possible matches generated by the scanning application that the Company uses to screen customers against sanctions, PEP's and adverse media news and ensuring the appropriate action is taken.
Provide information to management in respect of AML/CDD issues arising.
Maintain delivery of a high quality service level to customers and other departments ensuring all queries are dealt with in a professional manner and escalating where appropriate.
Support the enhancement of our CDD function and maintain procedures
Manage specific projects, which may arise from time to time.

Job Requirements:

Completion of tertiary higher education such as Higher Diploma, Degree and onwards.
You have at least 1 year of experience leading a team.
At least 3 years experience with AML and CDD/EDD operations.
You are a ‘team player’ who can work well within the function to deliver a quality service.
You have excellent communication and writing skills, and are attentive to details.
Excellent command of spoken and written English is required.

Perks & Benefits:

Competitive total compensation package.
Learning and development programs, and education subsidy for employees' growth and development.
Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents.
Wellness allowances.
Various team building programs and company events.
Wellness allowances.
The ability to help shape a new industry.
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