Client Due Diligence Specialist

At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client's financial well-being.

If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you

Join us as a Client Due Diligence Specialist

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting Client Due Diligence Specialist to join our Private Banking team! In this role, you are responsible for performing all tasks relating to due diligence for existing clients. The specialist will maintain Know Your Customer (KYC) profiles in compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) policy and PB's Line of Business (LOB) procedures. He or she will complete customer due diligence, collect and review business documentation and communicate with the front office to facilitate in the collection of required customer information. This position interacts with internal key stakeholders across the firm and works closely with the Front Office teams, Compliance, Risk, and the Client Onboarding team.

Some of your key responsibilities include:

• Ensure high quality and timely completion of all client due diligence requirements as part of the scheduled required CID renewal
• Act as a subject matter expert on CID renewal process and AML/KYC requirements
• Obtain mandatory documents / information as per KYC requirements
• Recertify the KYC forms (Due Diligence Package) for completion
• Perform necessary checks using external website search engines to complete the recertification of the KYC
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders in the AML Compliance, PB's front office, Risk Management and other areas to help ensure the timely completion of KYC recertification
• Maintain awareness of AML/BSA policy updates, procedural changes and updates in compliance guidance to ensure appropriate maintenance of customer documentation in accordance with policy
• Complete event-driven renewals
• Maintain client profiles to meet all regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Complete remediation efforts in line with new regulatory requirements
• Ensure client profiles are compliant with industry standards
• Coordinate with internal key stakeholders as needed
• Small ad hoc projects
• Participate in KYCView system testing for fixes and updates

Desired Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience
• 0 to 2 years of industry experience
• Demonstrated PC skills
• Ability to identify, escalate, and resolve problems/issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Proactive self-starter who is goal oriented
• Solid understanding of industry Know Your Client "KYC" requirements
• Demonstrate risk awareness and ability to identify red flags

What You Can Expect At BBH:

If you join BBH you will a find collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself-without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee's unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

Full time

New York