Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

Job Details:

• Job Title: KYC/AML Analyst
• Location: New York, NY 10004
• Duration: 12+ Month (Possibility of extension)

Role is hybrid - 3 days/onsite, 2 days/remote

We are seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Director to join our KYC Services Team. In this position, you will play a key role in driving and executing strategic initiatives across the CORD DDR (Data and Document Refresh) Program. As a Level 2 escalation team, you will be responsible for managing escalations related to the refresh program. You will work closely with the Business Control Units, Sales, Global Financial Crimes, Legal and Compliance, and the KYC Refresh team to contribute to the success of the Regulatory Refresh program. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of excellence, embrace significant responsibilities and stay current with Fincen regulations as they pertain to KYC, Sanctions and AML.

• Primary Responsibilities
• Preparation and Communication
• Review and enrich the client remediation population
• Prepare KYC files highlighting cases that are breeching SLAs to present to our stakeholders and senior management
• Create and maintain regular communication channels with stakeholders to provide updates and gather feedback.
• Host weekly calls to highlight potential risks to the Business Control Units
• Provide guidance and oversight to the KYC Refresh team responsible for contacting external clients to obtain refreshed AML data and documents
• Troubleshoot cases and collaborate on solutions
• Interact with subject matter experts to develop FAQs and standard responses to common themed queries
• Communicate with focus clients and sales coverage to provide regulation guidance, organizing client calls where needed

• Qualifications and Skills
• A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in KYC / AML
• A minimum of 7-10 years’ industry experience
• College/University degree or equivalent with a business focus and relevant/proven experience
• Exceptional problem-solving skills: ability to independently assess and identify plans for resolution
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills
• A strong work ethic, with keen attention to detail, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Exceptional organizational skills: ability to multi-task and prioritize accordingly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and PowerPoint
• Strong ability to manage and analyze large data sets
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to leverage AI tooling for proficiency and to generate efficiency for the team.