KYC Support Specialist Associate

Intesa Sanpaolo Group•New York, NY

5d•$90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) requirements, Intesa Sanpaolo conducts Know-Your-Customer (KYC) reviews on all new and existing clients within required timeframes. The KYC Support Specialist plays a key role in this process, supporting the Branch's KYC program by reviewing and analyzing customer documentation, verifying customer information, and ensuring corporate and other entity accounts remain in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal Compliance Department procedures.

Requirements

3-5 years practical experience in KYC or other compliance-related function
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with Relationship Managers, AML/Sanctions teams, and other Business Line Partners
Strong critical thinking and analytical capabilities, with a proven ability to assess complex information and draw sound conclusions
managing competing priorities and meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and disciplined follow up practices to ensure tasks are seen through to completion

Nice To Haves

ACAMS certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Ensure KYC files for new & existing corporate accounts (U.S. Corporate, Italian Corporate, and Financial Institution clients) remain compliant with regulatory requirements as defined by Compliance Department procedures.
Leverage Worldcheck and Netreveal to conduct negative news and sanctions screening for all related parties tied to customers, non-customers, and counterparties, including all required dispositioning.
Enter customer demographics, related party data, product information, negative news findings & risk rating rationale into the Pega System for review and approval by Compliance personnel.
Conduct research using third party information sources including Bankers Almanac, Worldcheck, & other designated platforms in support of new customer onboarding and periodic reviews of existing clients.
Coordinate with internal partners across the organization to obtain current or outstanding documentation in line with Branch procedures and departmental requirements.