Are you looking for an opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring that as an organization, we are compliant with multiple regulations, in order to protect the bank’s reputation and financial assets? You have found the right team!

As a Specialized Due Diligence Associate within the Wholesale KYC Operations (WKO) team, you will conduct Specialized Due Diligence (SpDD) and provide advice on the KYC requirements for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and financial crime news. You will also need to collaborate closely with the front office, on-boarding, Compliance, and checker functions.

Job responsibilities

• Understand the Corporate and Local Due Diligence requirements with respect to the identification of PEPs and financial crime news associated with our direct customers.
• Gather, analyze and coherently summarize pertinent information and potential risks.
• Identify and apply regulatory requirements of the different applicable jurisdictions and internal procedures.
• Draft and advise on PEP and financial crime news due diligence requirements using public and internal sources.
• Ensure KYC is properly updated based upon information sourced.
• Communicate critical elements of due diligence with front office.
• Develop strong partnerships, escalate issues, and eliminate roadblocks; become a trusted advisor to the business.
• Proactively highlight and escalate potential issues to management.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in KYC covering global corporate customer types within the Banking industry.
• Experience in Anti-money laundering / KYC / Compliance.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership, with a focus on quality and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and research skills, detail oriented, and an investigative mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptable, flexible, and willing to work in a dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and Negative Media due diligence experience.
• Knowledge of the USA Patriot Act, Bank Secrecy Act, and related local AML regulations.