KYC Analyst, IB Onboarding Unit

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Job Summary:

The Onboarding & KYC Professional I is responsible for completing Client Identification and Customer Due Diligence files for new and existing customers in support of Front Office business lines. Day to day responsibilities include performing KYC research and related OFAC checks, compliance exemption requests, and other inter-departmental requests. Will follow established guidelines to identify and resolve problems and will use some independence of thought but is expected to refer more complex problems to supervisors or other experts. Must meet Service Level Agreements (SLA) with various Business Units and utilize departmental tracking systems.
Onboarding & KYC Professional I is part of the First Line of Defense Control Office and works closely with Relationship Managers (RM's) and Portfolio Managers (PM's), with Tax Operations, Regulatory Reporting teams, with Compliance Division Officers, and with other operation teams.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Validates new, existing and ad hoc KYC files against legal documentation and third-party sources, remediating errors as necessary, for customers managed by a supported business unit.
• Ensures all required customer information and supporting documentation are captured for new and existing customers who are going through a triggering event or material change by coordinating with Business Unit Relationship Managers. Validates resubmitted documents and updates system accordingly as needed.
• Tracks onboarding requests, re-assesses pipeline, and manages assignments as necessary.
• Monitors, researches, analyzes and addresses all essential compliance activities including but not limited to drilling down on beneficial ownership for higher risk clients, identifying politically exposed (PEP) individuals, negative media, and sanctions issues.
• Coordinates directly with other areas of the bank clients to obtain relevant KYC requirements (i.e. Risk, Compliance, Legal, Business, Operations, Front Office.)
• Promptly responds to queries and assists with problem-solving of matters received from personnel internal to the Bank.
• Maintains detailed tracking of KYC file status and other customer record activities to ensure completion within required timeframes
• Implements process improvement to create efficiencies.
• Informs management on status of cases and proactively identifies and flags issues.
• May be accountable for regular reporting or process administration as owner.
• Performs special projects as required and any other duties as assigned.
• Only Applicable if support JCIB:
• Utilizes Japanese communication skills to proactively interact with the Front Office (Relationship Managers, Marketing Officers, Portfolio Managers, etc.)
• Understands and translates Japanese documents for KYC information.

Qualifications:

• 1- 3 years prior experience in the field of Anti-Money Laundering / KYC checks required
• Excellent attention to detail, organized approach and strong problem solving/facilitation abilities
• Mature approach with excellent influential communication (verbal/written) skills
• Strong time management, work organization and multi-tasking skills with a drive for efficiency, accuracy and risk management controls while maintaining 100% dedication, excellent attitude and flexibility
• Effective Internet and research skills and usage of third-party tools such as Dun Bradstreet, LexisNexis, government registries, etc.
• Proficiency in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Only Applicable if support JCIB:
• Japanese (Read/Write/Speak) proficiency is required

Salary:

The typical base pay range for this role is between $60,000 - $70,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experienceand location. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility
requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and
training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick
days, and holidays

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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