About the job Onboarding Team Leader
Company & Culture
EXANTE is a pioneering wealth tech company that delivers cutting-edge centralized trading solutions and robust B2B financial infrastructure, driving value through innovative technology. Our proprietary trading platform offers seamless access to diverse financial instruments including stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures, and options all within a single, multi-currency account.
We cultivate a culture that transcends the ordinary, where rapid responses to market dynamics and proactive problem-solving are the norm. At EXANTE, the potential to make a meaningful impact is ever-present. Our team members continuously pursue personal and professional growth, empowered to spearhead change across people, processes, and products. True innovation stems from an insatiable desire for improvement, and everyone at EXANTE is committed to fostering this spirit and propelling the company into the future.
As a rapidly expanding global firm with over 600 talented employees from 65 nationalities across 70 locations, we are a frontrunner in the financial sector. Our investment priorities are clear: We prioritize investing in our most valuable asset our people. Join us in shaping the future of finance.
About the Role
We are currently seeking an Onboarding Team Leader in AML and Sanctions compliance department to join and strengthen our team. If you have experience in the field, possess strong analytical and/or understanding of customer KYC profile and are open-minded, flexible, and eager to challenge the status quo and contribute, we would be delighted to review your application and potentially welcome you to our team.
Reporting Line - Group Head of AML and Sanctions
Worksite: Hybrid / Remote / Office (depending on location)
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the Onboarding team of professionals within the AML and Sanctions department to ensure the successful and efficient onboarding of new clients.
Oversee the initial review and verification of KYC, due diligence (CDD/EDD), ensuring compliance with AML and sanctions policies and procedures of the Company.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Operations, and Legal to ensure that client onboarding is aligned with regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain onboarding policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure efficiency and adherence to internal and external compliance standards.
Take an active role in continuing to develop the area, to challenge status quo and to make this a great workplace for your team and yourself.
Provide guidance and support to the team in complex cases, resolving any issues or challenges that arise during the onboarding process.
Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and ensure ongoing training and development of onboarding staff.
Prepare regular reports on onboarding activities, performance, and key compliance metrics for senior management.
Stay current with latest AML/ Sanctions changes, laws, evolving regulations, and emerging threats in the EU and globally and be able of adapting them to internal policies, procedures and tools.
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of AML, counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and sanctions regulations, including OFAC, EU, and UN sanctions regimes.
Minimum 3 years of experience in AML and sanctions compliance, preferably in the banking, brokerage and/ or fintech.
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field (a master's or professional certification such as CAMS, CGSS, or ICA is an advantage).
Analytical mindset with the ability to conduct complex investigations and assessments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Attention to details and ability to prioritize your tasks.
Personality / Mindset
Integrity & loyalty
Team player with advanced communication and collaboration skills
A hands-on, can-do attitude - always looking for solutions and thinking out of the box
Overachiever mentality
Capability to work and succeed in the fast pace and ever-changing environment
We Offer*
Competitive salary
Corporate benefits (choose your preferred options)
Truly inspiring culture, pleasant and informal work environment
Ongoing education & training programs
Opportunity to network and connect in the Corporate Events
Global career opportunities
*Benefits/perks can vary depending on the nature of your employment with the company and the country where you work
A group of disruptive technology experts created EXANTE. With an impressive track record in the industry and knowledge of the markets, our systems are built to democratize access to global financial instruments for professional traders and institutional investors.