KYC Specialist at xAI

On-site - London, England, United Kingdom

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SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. We are looking for an experienced KYC professional to play a key role in defining and embedding the UK KYC program within our Compliance team. This position combines hands‑on operational delivery with the opportunity to contribute to program design, standards, and continuous improvement.

Salary

GBP 63,000 - 83,000

Requirements

Skills

  • 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 step up and 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
  • Experience in a second‑line Compliance or Financial Crime function (preferred)
  • Prior involvement in enhancing or supporting KYC programs across jurisdictions (preferred)
  • Relevant professional qualifications such as ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent (preferred)

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 help 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 point of escalation for complex KYC matters
  • Track and report on operational performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to the Global KYC Program Lead

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