This is an opportunity for a highly-skilled professional to progress their career in a growing and dynamic international organization. The individual will work within Wholesale KYC Operations (WKO) performing sanctions reviews on clients with exposure to sanctioned countries and completing Specialized Due Diligence (SpDD) and advise on the KYC requirements for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and Negative Media (NM). Additionally, the Associate will work in close partnership with front office, on-boarding, GFCC, and checker functions.
Key responsibilities:
- Performing sanctions reviews
- Escalate Sanctions issues to the Lines of Business (LOB), Global Financial Crimes Compliance, Global Sanctions Compliance and Legal, as appropriate
- Understand the Corporate and Local Due Diligence standards with respect to the identification of PEPs associated with our direct customers
- Understand the Negative Media KYC Guidelines and create NM dispositions to analyze impact to client.
- Identify and apply regulatory requirements of the different applicable jurisdictions and internal procedures.
- Ensure KYC is updated properly based upon information sourced
- Proactively highlight and escalate potential issues to management.
Qualifications:
- College degree or equivalent experience required.
- Advanced level of English.
- Experience in Compliance, Risk Management or Audit.
- AML/KYC background is a plus.