Job Summary:
As an Executive Director within our Industry Risk Global Banking team, you will support Bankers and Know Your Client (KYC) Officers by providing subject matter expertise regarding anti-money laundering (AML) risks presented by specific High-Risk Industries (Third-Party Payment Processors (TPPPs), Money Service Businesses (MSBs), FinTechs, Casino/Gaming, and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). You will identify opportunities to partner with colleagues to develop new control capabilities or enhance existing control programs to mitigate risk.
This is a key client facing position which is supporting the expansion of Global Banking activities in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC). Additionally, this position will help build a team of Industry Risk Managers based in Europe. You will report into the Head of Global Banking Industry Risk who is based in New York; therefore this opportunity offers daily interaction with stakeholders in EMEA, APAC, and globally.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage client and partner expectations and understanding in a consultative way
- Exhibit ownership of KYC/AML experience and client experience
- Conduct Specialized Due Diligence and lead AML due diligence discussions for specific high-risk industries
- Ensure KYC/AML deliverables are met and hold partners accountable
- Proactive management of all KYC/AML and escalation activities to meet qualitative and timeliness requirements
- Proactive identification, escalation and ownership of risk controls
- Provide consultative views of risk assessment based on high-risk industry expertise
- Independently manage client due diligence renewal cycle in partnership with Relationship Management, and other KYC Officers
- Directly manage European-based Industry Risk Managers
- Be accountable for timely portfolio management of the European Global Banking Industry Risk Group team while maintaining quality expectations
Required qualifications, skills and capabilities:
- Experience with executing and/or leading KYC/AML control or advisory functions related to third-party payment processors, FinTechs, VASPs, gaming, and money service businesses
- Ability to soundly execute quantitative and qualitative analysis and draw salient conclusions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to present information in a concise and effective manner
- Strong interactive personal skills and ability to influence others for positive results
- Experience with leading client-facing discussions
- Strong organizational skills both personally and across working team to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Some travel may be required (less than 25%) to support various client coverage teams
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point Pitch Pro
Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
- Able to demonstrate the relevant level of professional work experience in KYC/AML, Risk Management, Security, and/or Law enforcement specific to fraud and illicit money movement
- Strong understanding of EU AML, Asia-Pacific AML, and US BSA regulatory requirements
- Experienced in providing innovative and proactive solutions
- CAMS certification or other financial crimes certification is a plus
- Strong client focus and ability to partner with various internal groups and client coverage