Join our team as a KYC Operations Senior Analyst, where you'll play a crucial role in reviewing the collection and verification of data to ensure all KYC records are accurate and complete. Stay current with regulatory changes and requirements around client KYC, Suitability, and Documentation, and contribute to maintaining high standards in compliance.
As a KYC Operations Senior Analyst within KYC Team, you will be responsible for producing detailed investigative reviews of historical transaction activity and negative media reviews on clients, in line with firm policy and regulatory expectations. Your findings will inform further due diligence by LOB Relationship Managers and KYC Officers.
Job responsibilities:
- Demonstrate strong independent responsibility and extensive knowledge in international AML compliance-related issues.
- Identify and assess the relevancy of public records related to customer information.
- Understand AML typologies in individual clients and multinational corporations, exercising sound judgment and confidentiality.
- Conduct thorough investigations to establish AML typologies, reviewing transactions for correlations or anomalies.
- Make judgments on risk based on findings and determine if further investigation is needed.
- Produce complete and accurate reports of investigations, findings, and recommendations.
- Identify opportunities to refine processes and increase operational efficiencies.
- Maintain ownership of processes, manage stakeholder relationships, and implement procedural changes.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree level education.
- Essential knowledge of KYC/AML with previous experience (Audit, Control, Risk, and Research experience may also be relevant).
- Knowledge of BSA/AML and other AML regulatory policies, with a strong understanding of financial industry and AML typologies.
- Exceptional research and analytical skills for analyzing large amounts of unstructured data.
- Client-focused with strong customer service skills (oral and written communication).
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a high-volume work schedule.
- Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Knowledge of European languages (Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian) and Arabic.
- Exposure to project management and process improvement techniques.
- Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and drive results through leadership and communication.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.