Clear Street

Customer Due Diligence Team Lead

London, England, United Kingdom

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a strong understanding of financial crime regulations, including MIFID II, and demonstrate at least 5 years of experience in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) or a related field. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to supervise and guide a team.

Responsibilities

The Customer Due Diligence Team Lead will oversee counterparty outreach, desk-based reviews, and screening processes to obtain necessary CDD documentation and identify potential risks such as politically exposed persons and sanctions matches. They will allocate and challenge counterparty risk ratings, undertake client categorization, keep abreast of regulatory changes, suggest process enhancements, and provide management information while also liaising with counterparties and conducting enhanced due diligence reviews.

Skills

Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
KYC/AML regulations
Counterparty outreach
Desk-based reviews
Counterparty screening
Alert disposition
MIFID II client categorization
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Financial crime risk management

Clear Street

Provides prime brokerage and trading services

About Clear Street

Clear Street provides a unified platform for trading various financial products, including equities and options, across major markets. Their services focus on prime brokerage, which encompasses trade execution, financing, clearing, and custody, helping clients manage their trading activities effectively. The platform is cloud-based and API-first, allowing for easy integration with other systems and scalability for users. This setup enables clients to concentrate on trading rather than technical complexities. Clear Street differentiates itself with competitive pricing and a flexible approach, catering to both individual investors and large institutions. The company's goal is to enhance the infrastructure of capital markets, making trading more efficient and accessible.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$457.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Company equity
401k matching
Parental leave
Full medical, dental & vision insurance
Lunch stipends
Fully stocked kitchens
Happy hours

Risks

Increased competition in cloud-native brokerage could pressure Clear Street's market share.
Regulatory changes in Europe may impose additional compliance costs for Clear Street.
Cryptocurrency market volatility could impact Clear Street's BTC yield strategies.

Differentiation

Clear Street offers a cloud-native clearing and custody system for capital markets.
The company provides a unified platform for trading equities and options globally.
Clear Street's API-first approach allows seamless integration with other software systems.

Upsides

Clear Street's UK expansion opens access to European markets and new revenue streams.
Winning top awards in technology and client service enhances Clear Street's market reputation.
Investment in Databento boosts Clear Street's access to advanced market data solutions.

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