Compliance Team Lead

Tradeweb Markets, a part of London Stock Exchange group is seeking a compliance professional with strong AML and KYC expertise to lead and help build our growing compliance operations team in India. This individual will serve as a key member of our global compliance function, supporting both onboarding and ongoing customer due diligence processes across all jurisdictions, while managing a team of compliance professionals based in India. The role reports into a senior compliance officer within the global AML programme.

Description

You will bring strong practical experience in AML/KYC and regulatory compliance, and be confident advising on due diligence processes, interpreting global AML requirements, and implementing internal policies and procedures. As the local team lead, you will be instrumental in developing and managing the India-based compliance team and ensuring the highest standards of quality and consistency in all aspects of AML/KYC operations.

This is a hands-on role with management responsibilities, well suited to someone diligent, organized, and proactive, with a collaborative and pragmatic approach. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling complex customer structures, supporting compliance reviews, handling customer issues, and serving as a point of contact for internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and handle the day-to-day operations of the AML/KYC team in India, including onboarding, periodic reviews, and trigger event reviews.
• Ensure customer due diligence is conducted in accordance with internal policies and global regulatory requirements, including UK, EU, and U.S. AML laws.
• Serve as a subject matter authority and critical issue point for sophisticated client structures, improved due diligence (EDD), and high-risk customer reviews.
• Review and improve existing AML/KYC policies and procedures; identify and implement operational improvements to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Support global compliance projects and initiatives, including data quality reviews, system improvements, and regulatory audit preparations.
• Supervise key performance indicators and provide regular updates and reporting to global compliance leadership.
• Assist with regulatory filings, reporting, and responses to regulatory inquiries as required.
• Participate in hiring, training, and professional development of the India-based AML/KYC team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required; additional certifications in AML compliance (e.g., CAMS) strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant AML/KYC compliance experience, preferably in a financial services firm, broker-dealer, or investment platform.
• Prior experience handling or mentoring junior compliance professionals and working in a team-lead capacity.
• Strong solid understanding of global AML/KYC regulations and standard methodologies, including beneficial ownership, PEP/Sanctions screening, and risk-based approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly articulate policy positions and compliance decisions to internal customers.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams.

Skills / Attributes

• Self-motivated and proactive with a dedication to integrity and compliance perfection.
• Ability to work optimally across time zones with global compliance counterparts.
• Comfortable with technology platforms and tools used for KYC/AML processing and data management.
• Experience with regulatory technology (RegTech), workflow tools, and automation is a plus.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves in a growing function, with a hands-on and problem-solving attitude.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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