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- Experience supporting audits, regulatory examinations, and remediation initiatives with robust documentation skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and KYC/client data platforms; familiarity with SQL, Power BI, or similar analytical tools is a plus.
- Excellent analytical judgment, attention to detail, and written/verbal communication skills for senior‑level risk reporting.
We file this job under Data Leadership, by the work the posting describes.
Data leaders run data teams or design how a company's data fits together. Managers hire, set priorities and answer for whether the data work pays off; architects choose the systems and the shape of the data.
Expect years of hands-on data work, experience leading people or projects, and the ability to explain tradeoffs to executives.
Unlike a senior engineer or analyst, most of a data leader's week goes to people, planning and decisions rather than building.
US government figures for computer and information systems managers
Median yearly pay, May 2025
$175,140
Expected change, 2025 to 2035
15.8% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs
The government has no code for data leaders, so these figures are for the closest group, computer and information systems managers, which includes data processing and data operations managers.
Cantor Fitzgerald Securities is seeking a seasoned Head of Client Due Diligence and Data Management for the Americas. This senior leader will own the quality, timeliness, and control of client due diligence, KYC processes, and client data across the lifecycle, partnering with Compliance, Technology, and senior management to drive automation, data governance, and regulatory readiness.
Direct CDD/KYC operations across the Americas, including new client onboarding, enhanced due diligence, periodic and event‑driven reviews.
Oversee client identification, beneficial ownership assessments, and documentation of business activities and risk profiles.
Ensure risk assessments, screening reviews, and escalations are completed, documented, and maintain a clear audit trail.
Manage operational controls for account setup, maintenance, restrictions, and closure, securing required KYC approvals in all systems.
Maintain accuracy, completeness, and consistency of client and account data, including legal entity records and hierarchy links.
Implement data validation and reconciliation controls to detect duplicates, missing information, and discrepancies; lead remediation efforts.
Develop and maintain documented CDD/KYC, account management, and data maintenance procedures with defined ownership and escalation paths.
Partner with Compliance to apply policy and regulatory changes, support audits, examinations, and remediation of findings.
Establish and monitor KPIs and service standards for timeliness, backlog, quality, data integrity, and control exceptions; report risks to senior leadership.
Recruit, train, and lead a high‑performing team, driving automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Minimum 10 years of CDD/KYC, client account operations, or data management experience in financial services or a regulated institution.
Deep knowledge of AML, KYC, BSA, OFAC, and related U.S. and international regulatory requirements.
Expertise in beneficial ownership analysis, complex legal entity structures, risk assessment, and enhanced due diligence.
Proven experience managing account lifecycle controls and linking KYC approvals to account records.
Strong understanding of data governance, record reconciliation, and quality control across multiple systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, prioritize competing demands, and deliver operational improvements while maintaining controls.
Experience supporting audits, regulatory examinations, and remediation initiatives with robust documentation skills.
Proficiency in Excel and KYC/client data platforms; familiarity with SQL, Power BI, or similar analytical tools is a plus.
Excellent analytical judgment, attention to detail, and written/verbal communication skills for senior‑level risk reporting.
Track record of driving automation and process innovation to improve scalability and efficiency.