AML CIP/KYC Associate

Northern Trust

AML CIP/KYC Associate supporting regulatory compliance tasks for client files. Collaborating with front office teams and providing support to resolve compliance issues at Northern Trust.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $61,500 - $98,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reviews client files for conformance with applicable AML policies, procedures and regulatory requirements for new WM account openings and works with front office teams to facilitate queries.
Provides support and functional knowledge as it relates to compliance with applicable AML laws, rules and standards
Identifies and escalates to Global AML management any regulatory compliance risks associated with the file reviews completed
Carries out business-related activities that may be required to support Global AML Compliance guidelines
Provides support as requested by Global AML Management as necessary to resolve compliance issues, including actions in response to Regulatory exam and Audit findings
Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyzes information and standard practices to make judgments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires Financial Institution Regulatory and Compliance knowledge including AML, Customer Identification Program (CIP), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulatory requirements and Economic Sanctions laws and regulations, usually acquired through formal education or experience.
Requires strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are required to analyze and summarize information
Requires strong written communication skills required to document work completed and summarize findings
Requires strong organizational skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

retirement benefits (401k and pension)
health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
paid time off
parental and caregiver leave
life & accident insurance
other voluntary and well-being benefits
discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

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Soft Skills

analytical skillsinterpersonal skillsverbal communication skillswritten communication skillsorganizational skills