Join our dynamic team as a KYC Operations Associate and become a vital part of our mission to elevate client experiences.

As a KYC Operations Associate I within our global KYC Operations Team, you will have the opportunity to develop your analytical skills and gain extensive knowledge in KYC from colleagues and stakeholders worldwide. You will be responsible for ensuring all KYC and AML policies are adhered to, ensure all client KYC records are compliant with regulatory standards, and ensuring high quality and timely completion of all client-level due diligence. You will also review the collection and verification of data to ensure all KYC records are accurate and complete. You will stay current with all regulatory changes and requirements around client KYC, Suitability, and Documentation.

Job responsibilitiesDemonstrates strong independent responsibility and extensive knowledge in working with international Anti Money Laundering compliance-related issuesIdentifies and assesses relevancy of public records, as it relates to customer informationPossesses an in-depth understanding of AML typologies inherent in individual clients and large multinational corporations Conducts a thorough investigation to establish the presence of AML typologies through an extensive review of transactions, determines any correlations or anomalies in the data based on reasonable expectations and prior experience and ascertains if activity between originators and beneficiaries have valid economic purpose based on their investigation and findingsMakes a judgment on the risk, based on all findingsIndependently produces complete and accurate reports of their investigations, findings, decisions and recommendations for use by line of business and KYC OfficersProactively identifies opportunities to refine a process and increase operational efficienciesProvides comprehensive client service by addressing inquiries, processing transactions, and troubleshooting issues, utilizing your proficiency in strategic planning and digital literacyProtects both the client and the institution from potential financial and reputational damage
 Required qualifications, capabilities, and skillsKnowledge of KYC with at least 3 years experience (Audit, Control, Risk, AML and Research)Knowledge of BSA/AML, and other AML regulatory policies, with a strong understanding of AML typologies, geography, products, customer type and expected type of activity in order to effectively identify risk and unusual activityProficiency in investigative techniques and pattern recognition and previous success in complex analysis and investigation with unstructured data populationsUnderstanding of the banking industry, especially correspondent bankingExceptional research and analytical skills with the ability to analyze large amounts of data; decipher higher risk attributes (transactional, geographical, product, customer type, etc) and to identify trends and potential high-risk activity, and to document conclusions appropriately
 Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skillsAbility to analyze a process and recommend ways to improve quality, control, and efficiencyDrive continuous improvement initiatives for high-quality client experiencesExperience in client-facing roles working across multiple business areas and/or functions to deliver resultsAnalytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment