Team Lead, CDD Operations

10 Hours ago • 3 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Team Lead in CDD Operations, you will be working alongside the global CDD team and responsible for overseeing the local KYC team. Your responsibilities will include leading a team of CDD Operations professionals, reviewing customer onboarding cases, verifying AML documentation, requesting CDD/EDD documentation, and investigating potential matches against sanctions and adverse media. You will also be providing information to management regarding AML/CDD issues, maintaining a high-quality service level, and supporting the enhancement of the CDD function.

Must have:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in AML and CDD/EDD operations.
Excellent communication and writing skills with attention to detail.
Excellent command of spoken and written English is required.
Experience leading a team.

Perks:

Competitive total compensation package
L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
Various team building programs and company events
Wellness and meal allowances
Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants

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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.