VP KYC Policy Strategic

Date Posted: 03/03/2026

Hiring Organization:
Rose International

Position Number: 497814

Industry: Financial Services

Job Title:

VP KYC Policy Strategic Change

Job Location:

Tampa, FL, USA, 33610

Work Model:
Hybrid
-3 days onsite and 2 days remote

Shift: Regular Working Hours

Employment Type:

Temporary

FT/PT:
Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 11

Min Hourly Rate($): 47.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 52.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes:
Anti Money Laundering (AML), Banking/Financial, Compliance, Know Your Customer (KYC), Regulatory

Experience Desired: AML and KYC experience (7+ yrs);
Banking/Financial Services Industry (7+ yrs)

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Education:

Master’s Degree

Preferred Certifications/Licenses: CAMS Certification

C2C is not available

• Advanced degree preferred

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS) are highly advantageous

• Minimum of 7–10 years relevant experience with a strong focus on AML / KYC policy development, transformation, and risk management within the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated hands‑on risk management experience, particularly in KYC environments.
• Strong research and writing skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, concise, and implementable policies.
• Highly technical proficiency across presentation development (decks), Excel, meeting documentation (minutes), and organizational project tracking.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively across various levels of the organization.
• Ability to lead strategic initiatives and work with cross‑functional teams; proven experience in change management and driving organizational change.
• Distinctive experience that differentiates the candidate, such as prior technology build‑out, strong executive‑level communication capability, or legal expertise combined with practical risk management application.

• Legal, compliance, or public policy background with substantial risk management experience.

• The Global KYC Policy team, within the Client’s team function, is seeking a dynamic and experienced AML compliance officer to drive the Know Your Customer Policy – Strategic Change initiatives.
• The role will play a pivotal part in assessing and advancing strategic initiatives to modernise the KYC policy framework, ensuring alignment with long‑term goals and compliance with evolving international AML regulations.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in policy assessments, comprehensive knowledge of international AML regulations, demonstrated experience in risk management, and experience leading strategic transformation initiatives.
• This position will collaborate with stakeholders across First Line (e.g., Business, KYC Operations, Technology) and Second Line (e.g., Global AML Compliance, Legal), contributing to firm‑wide AML and risk management strategy.

• Provide subject‑matter expertise in the interpretation of international AML regulations and KYC guidelines, ensuring the KYC Policy framework complies with local and global standards while meeting evolving financial crimes best practices.
• Conduct thorough legal and regulatory research on international trends and emerging AML risks to provide clear, actionable guidance for policy development and risk mitigation.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams across first and second line to drive KYC transformations, leading review, simplification, and alignment of KYC policies and procedures to enhance risk management practices and reduce operational redundancies.
• Manage efforts to automate the collection and integration of country‑specific KYC and AML requirements into a global framework, ensuring consistency, scalability, and risk transparency.
• Manage projects and assist in roadmap development of policy initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader KYC and risk transformation agendas.
• Develop and deliver high‑quality presentation materials to communicate policy changes, strategic initiatives, and project updates.
• Foster a culture of…