KYC Officer / Team Lead

Role Overview:

We are seeking a KYC Officer / Team Lead to oversee client onboarding and AML compliance operations. This first line role is responsible for onboarding reviews, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening, and ongoing monitoring to ensure effective AML controls as the client base expands. The position supports compliance obligations under Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation and Anti-Money Laundering Directives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and review KYC onboarding, including documentation and risk assessments
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for higher risk clients
• Manage sanctions and adverse media screening
• Oversee periodic reviews and ongoing monitoring of client accounts
• Perform quality assurance (QA) on KYC files and ensure adherence to internal policies
• Support transaction monitoring escalations and AML investigations where required
• Help manage onboarding capacity and workflow as client volumes grow

Requirements:

• 3 to 6 years of experience in KYC, AML, or client onboarding within financial services, fintech, or digital assets
• Strong knowledge of CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and AML controls
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation and Anti-Money Laundering Directives
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage compliance workflows
• Leadership or mentoring experience is a plus

Vision & Mission:

• OSL is the first SFC-licensed digital asset platform in Hong Kong and a PayFi innovator. Through stablecoin payments, cross-border settlement and global licensing, we are building the next-generation payments network. Stablecoins have become everyday money across emerging markets and are widely viewed as blockchain’s “killer app,” with industry focus shifting from token issuance to real-world consumer and enterprise payment adoption. The strongest growth lies in cross-border B2B payments, where providers embedding stablecoins into corporate settlement flows can capture significant volume and float. Long-term defensibility comes from regulatory licences, banking partners and cross-border corridors.
• OSL holds or has acquired licences in Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Bermuda and Indonesia, and is expanding into Europe, Brazil, Southeast Asia and Africa through acquisitions and licence applications. With OSL Pay and StableX, we embed stablecoin settlement into bank accounts and card networks, support 150+ digital assets, and provide 24/7 fiat–stablecoin conversion. As a regulated pioneer with a startup mindset, we believe the future of payments will be driven by real adoption and scalable deployment, not technology narratives. We welcome builders who are passionate about crypto and payments to join us in shaping compliant, global payment infrastructure.