Job responsibilities:
- Demonstrates strong independent responsibility and extensive knowledge in working with international AML compliance-related issues.
- Identifies and assesses the relevancy of public records as they relate to customer information.
- Possess an in-depth understanding of AML typologies inherent in individual clients and large multinational corporations, exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality.
- Conducts thorough investigations to establish the presence of AML typologies, determine correlations or anomalies in data, and ascertain the economic purpose of activities between originators and beneficiaries.
- Makes judgments on risk based on findings and determines if any unusual or high-risk activity requires further investigation.
- Independently produces complete and accurate reports of investigations, findings, decisions, quality checks, and recommendations for use by LOB and KYC Officers.
- Proactively identifies opportunities to refine processes and increase operational efficiencies, manage relationships with stakeholders, and contribute to procedural changes.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Educated to Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree level.
- Essential knowledge of KYC/AML with at least 3 years’ experience (Audit, Control, Risk, and Research may also be areas of experience).
- Knowledge of BSA/AML and other AML regulatory policies, with a strong understanding of the financial industry, AML typologies, geography, products, customer types, including correspondent banks.
- Exceptional research and analytical skills with the ability to analyze large amounts of unstructured data, identify trends and potential high-risk activity, and document conclusions appropriately.
- Client-focused with strong customer service skills, including oral and written communication.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a high-volume work schedule, cooperating closely with other Quality Control members.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Knowledge of European languages (Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian) and Arabic.
- Exposure to project management and process improvement techniques.
- Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and drive results through leadership, communication, and influence.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.