Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Compliance / Financial Security

Job title

US Analyst - AML / OFAC Compliance Officer

Contract type

Fixed-Term Contract

Term (in months)

24

Management position

No

Job summary

Summary:

This position is placed within the Advisory group of the Financial Security team. The position's main responsibilities are centered on the following: reviewing and validating high risk KYC files, and providing AML and/or sanctions related guidance to the Bank's staff on proposed transactions. He/she is expected to have knowledge of current anti-money laundering regulations, policies and requirements as per the Bank Secrecy Act, and the USA Patriot Act.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist to review and validate of High Risk KYC files to ensure completeness and compliance with Bank policies and Regulatory Requirements.
• Assist to review and issue regulatory guidance to Bank staff on proposed activities and transactions.
• Review daily transactions to ensure that all activity is in compliance w/ current BSA/AML regulatory standards.
• Review Sanction and PEP alerts.
• Assist with the analysis of updates in regulations and/or policies to ensure that the Bank is compliant with US regulations, as well as the Bank's policies and procedures.
• Assist with the implementation of any new requirements that come as a result of new regulations or policies and procedures.
• Assist to provide guidance to Front Office and Support staff on AML specific queries concerning proposed customers and/or transactions.
• Assist with analysis of data for the Bank's BSA/AML and OFAC Risk Assessments.

Salary Range:

$80K

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Supplementary Information

Management and Reporting:

The position reports directly to the Head of the Financial Security Advisory Team

Key Internal Contacts:

The employee will most likely interact on a regular basis with the Client On Boarding group, Front Office personnel, Head Office Compliance personnel, and IT support.

Key External Contacts:

The employee may have occasion to interact with external auditors and/or regulators during exams.

Position location

Geographical area

America, United States Of America

City

NEW YORK

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Technical skills required

Specialist Training Desirable:

• CAMS Certification

Competencies Essential:

• Knowledge of International AML and Sanctions regulations

Competencies Desired:

• Knowledge of US AML and OFAC regulations

Skills & Knowledge Essential:

• Knowledge of Microsoft applications

Skills & Knowledge Desired:

• IT Knowledge of Payment systems
• IT Knowledge of AML tools

Languages

English