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US AML Analyst w KYC, Corporate Banking, Regulatory Experience Hybrid NYC

AML Analyst
Location:  NYC (Hybrid - Onsite 3x/month)
Contract Duration:  12 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of Positions:  1
Schedule:  Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (37.5 hours per week)
Reason for Opening:  Backfill
Opportunity for Extension:  Yes
Role Overview:  We are seeking a candidate to support our Program by joining the Onboarding team, which oversees the day-to-day operations of the KYC team.
This group, consisting of about 6 members, focuses on corporate clients.
 
Project:  This ongoing initiative aims to assist with the team's workload.
 
Candidate Value Proposition:

• Opportunity to work on global enterprise initiatives
• Learning opportunities within a dynamic, cross-functional team
• Hybrid work arrangement (home/office)

Typical Day in Role:

• Conduct regulatory reviews of onboarding US Global Banking and Markets clients efficiently, compliantly, and with a client-centric approach.
• Question and review the work of others, taking a stand when necessary to protect the bank's interests.
• Resolve day-to-day matters for the Quality Control team in the US; escalate complex issues to appropriate departments.
• Continuously acquire and enhance knowledge of the bank's business strategies, policies, risk management practices, product offerings, financial markets, instruments, regulatory requirements, and back-office processes.
• Improve and streamline the onboarding process for efficiency gains by understanding the end-to-end flow.
• Follow and adhere to AML controls, including reviewing high-risk customers, PEP screenings, and standard KYC/AML policies.
• Make independent decisions and support them when challenged.
• Maintain and assist with QC-KYC metrics while managing personal pipelines.
• Maintain a strong understanding of internal policies and procedures.
• Work with team members and stakeholders to implement new procedures and regulations to meet and exceed audit standards.

Candidate Requirements:

• 2-4+ years of experience in KYC (specifically in Corporate Banking)
• Strong working knowledge of AML and regulatory practices
• Strong understanding of client screening processes (e.g., utilizing tools to understand corporate structures)
• High attention to detail and data analysis skills
• Prior experience with World-Check and/or Fenergo (or equivalent software)

 
Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience using Google News and other online search engines for news related to corporate entities

 
Soft Skills Required:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

 
Best vs. Average Candidate:  The ideal candidate will have strong experience in KYC in a QA capacity, specifically with corporate entities as clients. Strong research, documentation, and analytical skills will set a candidate apart.
 
Interview Process:

• 1 or 2 rounds, depending
• Video call (45-60 minutes)
• Hiring manager will ask questions related to corporate banking and AML knowledge.

Estimated Min Rate: $34.00
Estimated Max Rate: $40.00

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations.  Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.  All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit  https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities  to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.