AML Onboarding Analyst

Job Description:

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Job Description:
This job is responsible for providing moderately complex research, reporting, and analytical support for the delivery of end-to-end support for Global Markets sales, trading and underwriting business for securities, foreign exchange, fixed income, exchange traded derivatives, and over-the-counter derivatives across multiple Lines of Business. Key responsibilities include carrying out duties under general supervision and assisting teammates while following established procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains accuracy of client portfolio using internal and external comparison tools
• Performs research and conducts moderately complex analyses using established techniques, including transactions that require special handling and exception handling
• Explores methods to enhance processes, further reduce risks, and boost client experience
• Partners with colleagues on the trade and sales support teams, as well as external agents
• Creates reports and liaises with internal partners to ensure proper client reporting and assist with regulatory reporting
• Escalates potential risks and exposures to manager in a timely manner
• Assists with ad-hoc projects, new processes, or initiatives requiring coordination among subject matter experts representing multiple product areas or functions

Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Data Collection and Entry
• Recording/Organizing Information
• Research
• Fraud Management
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Problem Solving
• Quality Assurance
• Risk Management
• Adaptability
• Customer and Client Focus
• Prioritization
• Result Orientation
• Written Communications

Line of Business Job Description

Full Time Employee to support the AML Onboarding process. The team covers new client onboarding, expansion, data maintenance as its core activities and are responsible for completing AML/CDD checks in line with country standards and CIP/CDD procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Perform document gap analysis by reviewing available documentation and evaluating information available publicly or through vendors for multiple LATAM jurisdictions
• Liaise with sales/Fulfillment teams to obtain and validate correct documentation
• Process AML/CDD by enriching onboarding requests in KYC Core system and performing enhanced due diligence as required
• Support creation of key business metrics
• Liaise with internal departments to support KYC issues - Involvement in ad hoc projects for new processes or industry initiatives
• Participate in remediations, internal/external Audits Requirements
• Experience in similar role
• Control focused mindset and good understanding of regulatory and reputational risks

Requirements:

• 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.
• Knowledge of AML regulation
• Advanced English Language (Portuguese a plus)
• ICA/ACAMS (Desired)
• Self-motivated Bank of America  is an equal opportunities employer.

Other Qualifications:

• Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions
• Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward
• Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients/stakeholders to understand future business needs – is a continuous learner
• Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change.
• Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base
• Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world