KYC Quality Reviewer Senior Associate

If you are passionate about preserving the integrity of the global financial systems and safeguarding our clients and business against money laundering terrorism financing and sanctions through KYC processes we invite you to be part of our dedicated and forward-thinking team.

As a KYC Quality Reviewer within Wholesale KYC Operations (WKO) team you will be responsible for meticulously reviewing and validating client KYC records completed by production team to ensure all client KYC records are compliant with regulatory standards. You will be responsible for identifying discrepancies escalating issues and ensuring timely and high quality completion of client-level due diligence supporting adherence to regulatory requirements and mitigating potential risks.

Job responsibilities

• Review and validate KYC records to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Identify discrepancies in KYC profiles and escalate issues to the appropriate lines of business and/or management in case of AML Red flags in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely and high-quality completion of client-level due diligence.
• Review confidential client data using public and internal sources.
• Apply firm KYC requirements including Customer Identification Program (CIP) Standard Due Diligence (SDD) Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Local Due Diligence (LDD)Specialized Due Diligence (SpDD) and Product Due Diligence requirements (PDD) when reviewing documentation.
• Highlight required amendments to the production team and escalate AML red flags to compliance.
• Meet firmwide quality standards and complete reviews within due dates and SLA deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and exhibit high standards of customer service to internal and external clients.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve outstanding alignment items and close the loop on issues.
• Support migration/remediation projects including Screening resolution other LOB holistic alignment or Quality Assurance.
• Participate & contribute in transformation/robotics / simplification and control efficiencies across automation agenda including AI initiatives.

Required qualifications capabilities and skills

• Relevant experience in Compliance KYC or Screening and within Financial Services Industry.
• Strong understanding of KYC AML and regulatory requirements with experience adhering to controls and compliance standards.
• Sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Excellent multi-stakeholder management and partnership-building skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills to influence/negotiate desired outcomes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with keen attention to detail and ability to investigate issues to resolution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong adaptability self-reliance and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.