Screening AML Analyst – High Risk Detection

Job Description:

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Job Description:
This job is responsible for providing moderately complex research, reporting, and analytical support for the delivery of end-to-end support for Global Markets sales, trading and underwriting business for securities, foreign exchange, fixed income, exchange traded derivatives, and over-the-counter derivatives across multiple Lines of Business. Key responsibilities include carrying out duties under general supervision and assisting teammates while following established procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains accuracy of client portfolio using internal and external comparison tools
• Performs research and conducts moderately complex analyses using established techniques, including transactions that require special handling and exception handling
• Explores methods to enhance processes, further reduce risks, and boost client experience
• Partners with colleagues on the trade and sales support teams, as well as external agents
• Creates reports and liaises with internal partners to ensure proper client reporting and assist with regulatory reporting
• Escalates potential risks and exposures to manager in a timely manner
• Assists with ad-hoc projects, new processes, or initiatives requiring coordination among subject matter experts representing multiple product areas or functions

Required Qualifications:

• Microsoft Excel experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the full Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook and Access
• Experience with data analysis, including maintaining databases, collecting data, filtering and cleaning data, identifying patterns, interpreting data and presenting findings
• Associate’s Degree or higher with a major in business, finance, accounting, economics or a related field
• Experience in the financial services industry​

Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Data Collection and Entry
• Recording/Organizing Information
• Research
• Fraud Management
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Problem Solving
• Quality Assurance
• Risk Management
• Adaptability
• Customer and Client Focus
• Prioritization
• Result Orientation
• Written Communications

Line of Business Job Description

The Global Banking & Global Markets Anti-Money Laundering organization is a central control function which governs, facilitates, and oversees the end-to-end AML program across all businesses and jurisdictions globally. The High-Risk Detection Team is part of AML Operations supporting Global Banking and Global Markets businesses which is designed to manage high risk through ongoing monitoring and due diligence.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include:

• Review client and party screening for determination of adherence to Global Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Manage complex client types and collection of enhanced due diligence
• Complete analysis and/or reviews of clients who fall under the purview of High-Risk Detection Team
• Support Audit, Exam and/or Testing processes, ensure proper governance and protocol is followed; assist with preliminary research and response tracking
• Provide solutions to help with implementation of process improvements or remediation plans to drive efficiencies and demonstrate control sustainability
• Coordinate and partner across other support teams and stakeholders to ensure end-to-end process engagement and timely resolution of monitoring cases
• Review client and party screening for determination of adherence to Global Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Manage complex client types and collection of enhanced due diligence
• Complete analysis and/or reviews of clients who fall under the purview of High-Risk Detection Team
• Support Audit, Exam and/or Testing processes, ensure proper governance and protocol is followed; assist with preliminary research and response tracking
• Provide solutions to help with implementation of process improvements or remediation plans to drive efficiencies and demonstrate control sustainability
• Coordinate and partner across other support teams and stakeholders to ensure end-to-end process engagement and timely resolution of monitoring cases
• Proactive in risk identification and mitigation through activity monitoring processes proactive in risk identification and mitigation through activity monitoring processes

Requirements:

• Experience interacting with AML/KYC, compliance, senior bankers and senior management
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Detail oriented with ability to analyze and consolidate complex KYC and screening information. Understanding of evolving Laws, Rules and Regulations for AML is core and applying this to day-to-day-engagement with both operations and bankers is key to success
• Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to unexpected events, prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

Other Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and SharePoint
• Working knowledge of Global Banking & Global Markets and applicable systems/tools
• ACAMS accreditation

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