KYC/AML/Due Diligence Analyst

TekWissen • Chicago, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for running Know Your Customer (KYC) checks, enhanced due diligence, and identifying potential risks. This is a temporary assignment with a duration of 3+ months, potentially with an extension. The role requires onsite work in Knoxville, TN, Chicago, IL, or Ann Arbor, MI.

Requirements

• Advanced Proficiency required in English Language for comprehension (CEFR standards B2).
• Ability to write a summary of the key areas and justification clearly and concisely for decisions.
• 2 years minimum experience in working in KYC Operations.
• Familiar with a wide range of external data sources and third-party systems to be covered as a part of the due diligence process.
• Relevant financial service experience, ideally within risk, compliance or financial crime.
• Experience of working with high-risk client groups.
• A good understanding of effective risk management.
• Ability to make logical decisions while auditing tasks and dealing with ambiguity in a process-oriented manner.
• Excellent investigative / detective skillset to conduct research customer due diligence.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to analyze problems logically and make rational data driven decisions.
• Ability to analyze information, problems, situations, and procedures from an operational perspective leveraging SOP, system tools, alerts, documents, and web research.
• Agility in learning new case management tool, web tools, and learning management system to onboard, continue to learn, and review cases.
• Ability to work independently and deliver against commitment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the regulatory environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Follow pre-defined processes, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to perform audit tasks to meet required level of accuracy and productivity.
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills and ability to work independently while using guidelines and SOPs.
• Perform detailed data gathering and analyze the gathered data.
• Responsible for ensuring KYC checks and completing Enhanced Due Diligence.
• Conduct PEPs (Politically Exposed Persons) screening and adverse media checks.
• Compliance with regulations and attainment of client specific processing requirements.
• Write clear and concise summary based on analysis on whether to alert account for further review or close out case.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed