Senior Investment Analyst, Investments AML and KYC

Nationwide • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

As a team member in the Finance department at Nationwide, the opportunities are endless! You can grow and learn in diverse areas across many disciplines such as Advanced Analytics, Investments, Actuarial, Accounting, Risk Management, Critical Business Advisor, Internal Audit, and so much more. Let Nationwide help create your career journey! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. Nationwide's vision is to be the most trusted, most caring and most customer-focused protection company. We exist to protect people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care. The Nationwide Investments team manages approximately $130 billion and strives to combine client focus, investment discipline and teamwork to deliver superior results. The Senior Investment Analyst, Investments AML and KYC position is responsible for operational processes supporting investment portfolios managed by Nationwide Investments, including assets traded for Nationwide's own accounts, as well as those of our Registered Investment Advisor clients. This role involves conducting thorough support of client, bank, and brokerage AML/KYC requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 4 to 7 years of experience in Investment Operations, Business Intelligence Reporting, Investment Accounting, or Financial Services industries.
• Knowledge of AML and KYC regulations and best practices.
• Intermediate understanding of Fixed Income Securities.
• Ability to navigate and understand differing software packages including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Conceptual understanding of end-to-end investments process flows.

Nice To Haves

• Distill data and information in a meaningful way.
• Lean in and challenge thinking.
• Finding opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Trying new things, asking questions, searching for answers, and taking in new information.
• Value differences and seek diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and keep current on KYC/AML documentation to readily support requirements of partner banks, brokers, and asset managers.
• Review and verify customer identification and documentation.
• Monitor and investigate suspicious transactions to prevent money laundering activities.
• Create, maintain, and ensure compliance with AML and KYC regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to report findings and escalate issues.
• Work across Nationwide's Investments Front Office, Middle Office, Back Office, Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Secretary to obtain all required documents that support and satisfy external AML/KYC requirements.
• Support reconciliations of all securities held across all systems and custody types, resolving variances with corresponding parties.
• Support internal/external audit engagements, regulatory inquiries, and Financial Reporting Controls.
• Stay informed about changes in AML and KYC laws and regulations.
• Maintain strong controls regarding access to personal documents of Nationwide Investments personnel used to provide training and guidance to staff on AML and KYC procedures.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short and long term disability coverage.
• Paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date.
• Nine paid holidays.
• 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off.
• 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid pension plan.
• Business casual attire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree