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Senior Wealth Management KYC Subject Matter Expert (SME)
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Senior Wealth Management KYC Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Job Description
Defining how AI and finance work together — securely, intelligently, and at scale. We at Unique AI are building a highly secure generative AI platform, tailored for the financial sector. Utilizing AI, LLM, agentic and Skills technologies, we aim to revolutionize the Financial industry with an AI Automated workforce. Our mission is to increase efficiency, improve alpha, reduce risk, and increase quality across everything we do. We offer an inclusive environment at Unique and we encourage all genders and all neuro-diversities to apply.
We are now looking for a Senior Wealth Management KYC Subject Matter Expert (SME).
Job Requirements
10+ years of experience in Wealth Management Compliance, specifically focusing on end-to-end KYC (Know Your Customer) and client onboarding processes. Deep expertise in CDD (Customer Due Diligence), EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence), AML (Anti-Money Laundering) frameworks, and unraveling complex corporate structures to identify Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs). Proven track record of managing and optimizing the end-to-end onboarding lifecycle for high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI), and complex institutional clients. Strong communicator with the ability to work with technical and business stakeholders, and to communicate clearly when navigating ambiguity. Must be able to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear guidelines for product and engineering teams. Exceptional analytical thinking, meticulous attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to balance strict regulatory adherence with a seamless client experience. Experience working in cross-functional teams to digitize, streamline, or automate compliance workflows. Familiarity with Generative AI applications or modern compliance tech stacks. Languages: Fluent in English; other languages (e.g., German, French, or Spanish) are a strong plus. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field. (Relevant industry certifications such as ACAMS or ICA are highly desirable).
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Job Responsibilities
Act as the definitive Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Wealth Management KYC, providing authoritative guidance and decision-making on complex onboarding, CDD, and EDD cases. Collaborate closely with our AI product and engineering teams to translate intricate regulatory requirements and KYC logic into automated, AI-driven workflows and intelligent agents. Oversee, design, and continuously optimize the end-to-end client onboarding lifecycle, ensuring rigorous adherence to global regulatory standards while reducing friction and time-to-onboard. Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and stay ahead of evolving global AML/KYC regulations, ensuring our platform's capabilities remain compliant, cutting-edge, and highly secure.
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Job Benefits
💡 Why Join Unique Leading Company 💪 A chance to be part of a leading company in a rapidly evolving industry Innovative & Impactful Projects 🚀 Engage in groundbreaking projects within the Generative AI space. Contribute towards building the foundations enabling financial institutions to operationalize AI. Culture 🌿 A modern company with flat hierarchies that focuses on a people-oriented culture and places great emphasis on transparency and open communication Hybrid set up 🧑💻🏢 Based in London with flexibility for remote days Security-first culture 🤝 Develop systems trusted by leading financial institutions. Global Team 🌎 Collaborate with our offices in Switzerland, London, Berlin, New York and Singapore
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