Join our team to provide oversight and guidance in delivering Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) strategies, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.

As a AML/KYC Controls Specialist within the AML/KYC Controls team, you will have the opportunity to provide oversight and guidance so that the business delivers Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) strategies to assure our product and our customer base are fully compliant with regulatory requirements. AML/KYC Controls works closely with various groups within the Private Bank, such as KYC Operations, CCOR, Technology, and Controls teams to deliver ongoing requirements for capturing, reporting, and monitoring compliance with regulatory standards.

Job responsibilities 

Communicate strategy and provide guidance and direction on overall program initiatives that cross multiple functions and have an impact on the line of business and organizationExecute and support controls and governance activities across the KYC, Transaction Monitoring, Account reporting, and Screening functionsSupport the implementation of regulatory and bank-driven changes impacting the AML/KYC program – working across the Business, Product, and Compliance to ensure changes are reviewed, understood, and implemented in a controlled mannerEvaluate risk and make decisions on selected escalations of AML/KYC issues for individual clients or client groupsPlay a role in ensuring the program and specific projects align with AML/KYC Standards, Policies, and Appendixes, and align to mitigate risk or create/maintain a controlled environmentPresent AML program status updates and metrics, Issue/Action Plan status updates, and overall health of LOB AML Program to various governing committees and LOB forums. Accountable to review and report on AML projects and initiatives, addressing certain AML risks, and communicating to ManagementEnsure that launches of new products and new onboarding channels are aligned to KYC Standards

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Extensive financial services experience in controls, audit, quality assurance, risk management, or AML/KYC Experience leading cross-functional projects to analyze, design, and deliver best practicesDemonstrate confident leadership and sound judgment to influence a strong culture and risk managementProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) required with the ability to develop compelling and meaningful executive presentations that will drive opportunities/recommendations for improvementProficient in Data Analysis with the ability to interpret and analyze complex data sets

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Wealth Management and Private Banking experience with a focus on Anti Money Laundering and Know Your Customer risksAbility to create a vision and actionable roadmap with a focus on ongoing innovationAbility to effectively maximize delivery of business goals and returns on investment