# KYC Specialist

**Company:** [xAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/xai)
**Location:** London, United Kingdom
**Role:** Legal
**Salary:** £63k – £83k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Kyc, Customer Due Diligence, Enhanced Due Diligence, Financial Crime Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Fca Regulations, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Compliance Controls, Acams
**Posted:** 2026-08-13

> The KYC Specialist will deliver UK KYC operations while helping design, improve, and embed the broader compliance program. The role requires at least five years of KYC, CDD/EDD, or financial crime compliance experience and strong knowledge of UK regulatory expectations.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- Contribute to the definition, design, and ongoing development of the UK KYC program, ensuring alignment with global standards and UK regulatory expectations.
- Deliver day-to-day KYC operational activities, including case handling, escalations, quality assurance, and process adherence.
- Identify gaps in the current UK KYC framework and support enhancements to policies, procedures, controls, and workflows.
- Partner with Compliance, Legal, Operations, and business stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements into practical program elements.
- Support the development of program documentation, training materials, and internal guidance to embed consistent KYC standards across the UK.
- Monitor relevant UK regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on the KYC program.
- Contribute to global KYC initiatives while ensuring UK-specific needs are represented.
- Act as a subject-matter resource and escalation point for complex KYC matters.
- Track and report on operational performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to the Global KYC Program Lead.

## Requirements

- Minimum 5 years of direct experience in KYC, CDD/EDD, or financial crime compliance within a regulated financial services environment.
- Strong understanding of UK regulatory requirements relating to KYC/AML, including FCA expectations and relevant legislation.
- Experience contributing to KYC program design, framework development, or process improvement initiatives.
- Solid hands-on operational KYC experience with the ability to support program-level work.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a practical approach to operational and control issues.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a global program structure.

## Nice-to-haves

- Experience in a second-line Compliance or Financial Crime function.
- Prior involvement in enhancing or supporting KYC programs across jurisdictions.
- Relevant professional qualifications, such as ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent.

## Compensation and Benefits

- Base salary: **£63,000–£83,000 GBP**.
- Equity and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance and other discounts and perks.

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