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Head of KYC Operations – Austin – Full Time – Financial Services / Fintech. Are you ready to take the lead in redefining KYC operations at scale across the Americas? We’re looking for a Head of KYC Operations to oversee and evolve our Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) functions across multiple regions — including the USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and beyond. This is a pivotal leadership role where you’ll be responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and transformation of a large-scale KYC operation—shaping both the customer experience and how we tackle financial crime, at speed and scale.

Job Responsibility:

  • Set the strategic direction for KYC operations in the Americas, balancing regulatory compliance with customer-centric growth
  • Lead and inspire a team of 150+ people across multiple countries, including in-house and outsourced operations
  • Oversee the quality, speed, cost, and compliance of all onboarding and KYC-related processes
  • Build a scalable, data-driven KYC function — improving false positives/negatives, SLA adherence, and case resolution quality
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure alignment on strategy, regulatory obligations, and innovation in financial crime prevention
  • Develop team leadership and people strategy, enhancing career development, engagement, and performance metrics
  • Manage external vendors, budget oversight, and reporting at a senior executive level

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience in Operations—preferably in KYC/AML, compliance, financial crime, or fintech/financial services
  • 8+ years of leadership experience, including managing large-scale, multi-location teams
  • Proven track record of building efficient, compliant, and scalable operations
  • Deep knowledge of regulatory environments across the Americas
  • Skilled in data analytics platforms (e.g., Looker, Superset) to drive operational performance
  • Strategic thinker and problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
  • Exceptional communicator, collaborator, and people leader
What we offer:

Competitive relocation package is available

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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Hybrid work
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