Pod Lead – KYC Managed Service

Capitex

. Own day-to-day delivery for the pod, including allocation, prioritisation and SLA performance .

Posted 9/29/2026contractLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial crime due diligence, KYC, and risk assessment, with a strong ability to manage teams and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. Proficient in analyzing complex ownership structures and ensuring compliance with Money Laundering Regulations.

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Financial Crime Due DiligenceKYC, KYB, KYATeam LeadershipRisk Assessment ReviewMoney Laundering Regulations

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentSLA ManagementQuality Metrics ReportingOwnership Structures AnalysisSanctions and PEP Risk Assessment

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationStakeholder ManagementCoaching and Development

Tools & Technologies

World-CheckLexisNexis

Industry Keywords

Asset ManagementPrivate EquityReal EstateInfrastructurePrivate DebtProfessional Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day-to-day delivery for the pod, including allocation, prioritisation and SLA performance
Act as the senior point of contact for investment desks and the client's first and second line of defence on due diligence matters
Take ownership of escalated and sensitive cases, including complex ownership structures and high-risk counterparties
Review and challenge risk assessments produced by the team, and sign off where required
Produce and present management information on volumes, quality, ageing and risk themes
Identify capacity, capability and process issues early and resolve or escalate them
Line manage, coach and develop analysts across all levels within the pod
Work with the QC function to close out quality trends and training needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial experience in financial crime due diligence, KYC, KYB or KYA, including complex and enhanced cases
Proven experience leading a team on a managed service, remediation programme or in-house operations function
Confident dealing with senior stakeholders, including front office or investment professionals, and able to hold a position under challenge
Strong grasp of ownership and control structures, source of funds and wealth, sanctions and PEP risk
Excellent written communication, with the ability to review and improve others' written risk assessments
Comfortable owning SLA and quality metrics, and reporting on them
Experience in asset management, private equity, real estate, infrastructure or private debt
Prior experience within a professional services managed service environment
Working knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations and FCA expectations
Experience with screening and workflow platforms such as World-Check or LexisNexis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Long-term engagement on a multi-year programme with a global asset manager
Competitive day rate, confirmed at offer stage
Leadership exposure across a full pod structure, from junior analysts through to QC
Direct working relationship with investment desks and client risk functions
Ongoing pipeline of financial crime work through Capitex on completion