Performs holistic Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews on high-risk customers at onboarding, periodic review, and event driven reviews, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations
Reviews customer risk factors/indicators, and acts as a subject matter expert to understand and assess the identified customer risk and how it relates to the Bank products/services to further determine if those risks can be mitigated
Responsible for documenting the assessment and providing a recommendation based on the independent analysis to maintain and/or onboard the customer
Evaluates and assesses customers' source of funds, business activities, ownership structures, and other risk factors
Reviews, assesses, and analyzes customer transactional activity to determine if customer's activity is aligned to the customer KYC profile and expected use of customer's accounts
Engages with the 1st line of defense on the outcomes of EDD reviews and guidance related to high-risk customer types and associated activity
Ensures adherence to AML regulations, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements, and other applicable laws
Proactively identifies trends and emerging risks in high-risk customer profiles, escalates issues and recommends controls or mitigation measures
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and industry best practices, applying this expertise to enhance the KYC program
Prepares detailed, well-documented EDD risk assessment narratives and provide risk recommendations to support decision-making for senior management and regulators
Provides data-driven insights and recommendations for process improvements, ensuring the effectiveness of the high-risk customer review process
Collaborates with internal stakeholders to address gaps or deficiencies in KYC or financial crime risk management frameworks
Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) on KYC and EDD processes for high-risk customer reviews, providing training and guidance to junior analysts or team members
Represents the Financial Crime Risk Management team during internal and external audits or regulatory examinations
Leads projects or initiatives focused on enhancing the bank's high-risk customer review processes and risk mitigation strategies
Utilizes independent judgement to develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices for high-risk customer management
Supports the Group Manager by assisting with day to day tasks and acting as a delegate as needed
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Criminal Justice, or related field
Advanced certifications such as CAMS, or equivalent are strongly preferred
5+ years of experience in KYC, EDD, or AML within a financial institution
Demonstrated expertise in high-risk customer reviews and regulatory compliance
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings to stakeholders
Proficiency in AML software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to exercise significant discretion and independent judgment in assessing and managing risks
Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks and deliver results under tight deadlines
Demonstrated leadership or project management experience preferred
Benefits
health and well-being benefits
savings and retirement programs
paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO)
banking benefits and discounts
career development
reward and recognition
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)Know Your Customer (KYC)Anti-Money Laundering (AML)risk assessmentregulatory compliancedata analysistransactional activity analysisrisk mitigation strategiespolicy developmentprocess improvement