Position Details:   

Client: Banking Domain   

Job Title:  VP-KYC Policy Strategic Change 

Location: Tampa, FL 33610 (Hybrid) 

Duration: 12 Months + Possible extension   

Schedule: Mon-Fri: Std Business Hours  

Start date: ASAP! 

Job Description: 

• The Global KYC Policy team, within the bank’s Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) function, is seeking a dynamic and experienced AML compliance officer to drive Know Your Customer Policy- Strategic Change initiatives. 

• This role will play a pivotal part in assessing and driving forward strategic initiatives to modernize our KYC policy framework, ensuring alignment with the bank’s long-term goals and compliance with evolving international AML regulations. 

• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in policy assessments, a comprehensive knowledge of international AML regulations and demonstrated experience in change management. 

• This position will collaborate with various stakeholders across First Line (e.g. Business, KYC Operations, Technology) and second line (e.g. Global AML Compliance, Legal) contributing to firm-wide AML directional strategy. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide subject matter expertise in the interpretation of international AML regulations and KYC guidelines, ensuring KYC Policy framework complies with local - global standards while meeting evolving international financial crimes best practices. 

• Conduct legal research and analysis on international regulatory trends and emerging AML risks to provide clear, actionable advice around policy development. 

• Partner with cross functional teams across first and second line to drive KYC transformations; leading review, simplification, and alignment of KYC policies vs procedures to reduce operational redundancies and enhance risk management practices. 

• Manage efforts to automate the collection and integration of country specific KYC and AML requirements into a global framework, ensuring consistency and scalability. 

• Manage projects and assist in the roadmap development of policy initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader KYC transformation agendas. 

• Ability to develop and deliver high-quality presentation decks to communicate policy changes, strategic initiatives, and project updates. 

• Foster a culture of continuous improvements, driving innovative thinking and risk-based compliance. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 7-10 years relevant experience with a focus on AML / KYC policy development and transformation within the financial services industry. 

• Strong research and writing skills with ability to articulate complex regulatory requirements into clear and concise policies. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to influence and negotiate effectively access various levels of the organization. 

• Ability to lead strategic initiatives and working with cross-functional teams. Experience in change management and driving organization change. 

• Legal background and relevant certifications (e.g. CAMS) would bi highly advantageous 

Bachelor’s degree; Advanced degree preferred