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Job Title:  KYC remediation Lead
Posting Start Date:  7/4/26
Job Description: 

 

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra. 

About Vistra

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that

 

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented KYC Remediation Project. The role is for a lead to own the end-to-end delivery of our client KYC remediation programme. This role sits at the intersection of financial crime compliance, project governance, and operational execution — demanding both regulatory depth and hands-on leadership of largescale remediation cycles.

The KYC Remediation Project Lead will be responsible for planning, managing, and delivering a time-bound remediation exercise across existing client portfolios — ensuring full alignment with regulatory standards, internal policies, and agreed timelines. The role requires close collaboration with Compliance, Operations, Relationship Management, Legal, and Technology teams..

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the full project lifecycle of the KYC remediation programme — scope, plan, resource allocation, milestones, and sign-off.
  • Define and maintain the remediation framework including risk-tiering logic, prioritisation methodology, and quality standards.
  • Manage a team of KYC analysts and reviewers, setting daily/weekly targets and conducting quality assurance on completed files.
  • Liaise directly with Relationship Managers and front-office teams to chase outstanding client documentation and resolve blockers.
  • Produce executive-level MI, dashboards, and progress reports for senior management and compliance committees.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory and internal audit enquiries relating to the remediation programme.
  • Identify process inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement in workflows, tooling, and documentation standards.
  • Ensure all remediated files meet current CDD/EDD requirements under applicable regulations (e.g. JMLSG, FinCEN, MAS, or equivalent).
  • Coordinate with Technology and Data teams to leverage system capabilities and automate repetitive remediation tasks where possible.
  • Escalate high-risk clients, PEPs, adverse media findings, and complex cases to the MLRO or senior compliance officers

 

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., MBA, CFA) preferred
  • AMS, ICA Certificate/Diploma in AML, or equivalent professional qualification
  • Project management certification (Prince2, PMP, or Agile/Scrum)
  • 10+ years of experience in AML/KYC or Financial Crime Compliance
  • Demonstrated experience leading large-scale remediation or refresh programmes
  • Strong knowledge of CDD, EDD, PEP screening, and adverse media processes
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams
  • Proficiency in KYC platforms (e.g. Fenergo, Worldcheck)
  • Solid understanding of risk-based approach frameworks
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to produce concise MI and Board-ready reporting
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
  • Experience in regulated financial services (banking, asset management, payments)
  • Strong business English & Mandarin, both written and verbal.

 

Company Benefits:

At our Foshan office, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first! We offer a great working environment and 5 working days per week.

Additionally, we provide comprehensive medical insurance, annual medical examination and competitive annual leave, sick leave and celebration leave entitlement to support your well-being and time to recharge or explore your passions out of work.

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!
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