KYC EDD Specialist

Job Description 

• Conducting Due Diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) research for institutional & corporate clients as part of the business-wide Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance remediation & refresh processes
• Perform hands on task related to KYC and account opening (Including working with front office on information and documents, updating system with relevant details, perform checks, validating & uploading documents, managing pipeline for new accounts and KYC rolling review- KYC refresh)
• Produce accurate and quality work (90-95%) under tight deadlines and minimal supervision 
• Executing and reviewing negative media alerts from client screening and escalating where necessary
• Meeting production target volumes and dates as advised
• Communication with the front office staff and other employees involved in the maintenance of internal control standards
• Identify and resolve or escalate, as appropriate, any issues in relation to the onboarding process
• Conduct Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) screenings through World-Check and other similar tools to identify Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and heightened risk individuals and organizations

Primary Skills

• Minimum 1-3 years related banking, compliance, audit experience with a minimum of 1-3 years specific experience relating to on-boarding of clients according to relevant AML legislations across NA, EU & APAC jurisdictions
• Good understanding of Due Diligence and local Anti-Money Laundering requirements.
• Maintain a working knowledge of anti-money laundering related requirements including BSA, USA Patriot Act, OFAC, SEC, FINRA, and other applicable US, UK EMEA regulations

Secondary Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint 
• Well-developed interpersonal, problem-solving and influencing skills 
• Exhibit high willingness to collaborate with all levels of the organization.

Skills (competencies)