AVP, KYC Analyst

Community Federal Savings Bank • New York, NY

6h

About The Position

AVP, KYC Analyst is responsible for managing the end-to-end KYC review of client documentation and data required to onboard customers for the Bank’s Card Issuance and Payments processing services. This role ensures onboarding due diligence is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and compliance standards, while delivering accurate outcomes and efficient turnaround times.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in KYC/AML compliance.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of banking regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in using databases, search engines, and online tools for research and verification.

Nice To Haves

• college degree preferred
• CAMs or CFE a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensure Cards and Payments onboarding KYC activities align with applicable regulatory requirements, AML/BSA expectations, and internal policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline KYC workflows, reduce rework, and improve turnaround time and data quality across the Cards and Payments onboarding pipeline.
• Perform detailed reviews of customer due diligence documentation and data submitted to onboard Cards and Payments clients, ensuring completeness, consistency, and adherence to required standards.
• Partner with Relationship Management, Operations, Compliance, Legal, and other stakeholders to resolve KYC gaps, clarify client information, and facilitate timely activation of Cards and Payments services.
• Detect, document, and escalate red flags, inconsistencies, or potential suspicious activity identified during onboarding, in line with established escalation paths and governance.
• Support internal reviews, audits, and regulatory examinations by maintaining organized onboarding/KYC evidence and responding to information requests related to Cards and Payments clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees