KYC Analyst

Job Title : KYC Analyst

Location : Jacksonville, FL & Mount Laurel, NJ (Hybrid (4 days office))

Duration : 11 Months

Job Description

We are inviting applications for the role of Institutional KYC Analyst with 3-5 yrs KYC experience

Responsibilities

• Review of entity type and document questionnaire
• Conduct open-source search to find relevant KYC data indicators to mitigate alerts generated through screening process in accordance with procedures
• Perform assessment of documents/questionnaire to validate/screen that information provided is in manner required
• Communicate via email/interview with entity point of contact or internal personnel responsible for managing the entity for collection and review of documentation
• Conduct false positive analysis on matches identified for counterparties alerted during watch list, sanctions and adverse media screening
• Mitigate or call out true hits for AML adverse concerns and liaise for further action
• Close Interaction with Customer/business as an SME in AML / Compliance
• Adherence to the critical metrics and business SLA’s is mandatory
• Responsible for preparing and reporting out their own SLA’s.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• University graduate in any discipline

Preferred qualifications /Skills

• Sound business communication (in English) is must have
• Additional language skills preferable as per requirement
• Experience in a similar function or CDD/EDD of client for Investment or Retail Bank, including periodic review / KYC refresh
• Understanding of vendor onboarding procedure and assessment of documentation
• Ability to conduct detailed investigation in Adverse / Negative Media and Transaction Surveillance / Monitoring
• Sound understanding of Sanctions, PEP and other watch list which is required to perform core job for alert adjudication in accordance with bank’s policies
• Ability to independently research, analyze, and recommend solutions to close open items and discrepancies
• Knowledge of AML/KYC controls including front-end systems, applications, data sources, and back end controls
• Experience on tools like World Check, Banker's Almanac, Actimize, RDC, Lexis Nexis, Dow Jones and regulatory databases such as SEC Edgar search, Form ADV, FINRA, Company House and other local regulators and company registries
• Exposure to AML with Institutional clients / Investment Banking and products
• Understanding the requirements of CDD, EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence) and CIP (Customer Identification Program) to ensure compliance under the regulations
• Good experience in MS-Office applications like Excel, Word, Power point, Outlook etc