Assistant Vice President - AML Refresh Operations - Global Banking and Markets Operations

Job Description:

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Job Description:

The GB& GM Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team is part of the Global Operations organization and responsible for client AML/KYC refresh globally. The team supports the business in completing AML/KYC due diligence checks as well as maintaining client records. The associate will work within the AML Operations organization to support client AML/KYC Refresh and ensures quality completion, as well as support requests driven out of Audit and Exams on the region. The team covers 12 APAC jurisdictions, EMEA, US & Canada.

The candidate has to be strong, decisive, results oriented individual. He/she should possess a very high attention to detail and execute with high accuracy and timeliness, demonstrating high interest in driving operational excellence, investigations, and internal/external AML/CDD audits exams. Preferred Operational risk and compliance experience.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review Refresh Requirements for assigned jurisdictions in line with related Client Identification Profile (CIP)/CDD Procedures to ensure adequacy and accuracy before the requirements are sent to Client.
• Manage Refresh of Clients with multi-jurisdictions booking entities and of complex nature.
• Escalation and issues management across Sales/ Business, Global Financial Crime Compliance (GFCC) and respective Service and Operations team.
• Independently liaise with internal teams to support KYC issues and resolution – tactically and/or strategically.
• Contributes to overall Refresh performance, achieves sustainable refresh quality and drive process improvements.
• Tracks Annual refresh population and all other KYC related populations with Refresh Manager and in partnership with our Line of Business partners
• Simplification & continuous improvement of AML/ KYC CDD experience keeping end client in sight.
• Interact and maintain quality engagement with stakeholders regionally and globally.
• Point of contact for Business & Management when matters require attention.
• Provide support on Regulatory Exams, Internal Audits and other reviews conducted
• Perform drill down and investigation on background and history of refresh cases
• Participate in monitoring and investigation activities including review of refresh cases in accordance with AML KYC/CDD requirements
• Involvement in ad hoc projects for new internal processes or industry initiatives.
• Metrics Reporting & Support creation of key business metrics.
• Late evening calls can be expected.

Key Requirements

• Experience in similar role (preferred)
• Control focused mindset and good understanding of regulatory and reputational risks - (knowledge of Asia Markets requirements a plus)
• Excellent communications skills and ability to present to an audience.
• Ability to work under pressure in a team environment.
• Ability to liaise with all levels of the firm and people with different experiences and backgrounds.