KYC Subject Matter Expert, Senior Associate
State StreetAbout the role
Your new team
Global AML Center (GAC) Change Management teams mitigate risk of failure to establish required program by leading the FLOD assessment of Global AML Program changes. Responsible and accountable for developing and maintaining BU Standard Operating Procedures, Desktop Procedures, Guidance Notes, Controls to implement Global AML Program changes into the FLOD.
As part of this team you will play a key role in ensuring the adherence of AML/CTF and customer due diligence (CDD) regulations. This role involves providing expertise in KYC processes, supporting queries related to complex client reviews and acting as Subject Matter Expert point of contact for other GAC pillars.
Your new role
As a KYC Subject Matter Expert, Senior Associate you will:
Provide SME advice to the team in satisfying CIP / CDD / EDD requirements in line with State Street's AML Policy and Standards using tools such as QMT
Serve as an escalation point for AML operational issues and query resolution, additionally be local point of contact for GAC Operations teams
Support with review of training materials and guidance notes prepared by GAC Training team
Participate in AML Toolkit discussions representing GAC. Perform review of toolkit materials shared by FCC and assess:
- Impact of proposed changes on GAC operations teams
- Assess the need to introduce changes to procedure documents owned and managed by Change Management such as FLOD KYC Procedures and Centralized FLOD KYC Procedures
- Highlight any variances identified in guidance provided within different procedure documents available within AML ToolkitDevelop, update AML Program Management team procedures, guidance notes, controls in accordance with standards, technology and operating model changes
Follow the speak up, listen up values - including timely escalation of AML concerns, suspicious activity or any corporate policy breaches
Notify local management of operational issues
Attend and participate in AML awareness training sessions to continue to enhance the quality of deliverables
Support ad hoc and/ or strategic projects such as KYC as required
Demonstrate commitment to AML risk excellence through the provision of ancillary tasks that support the firms know your customer due diligence
Maintain role-specific knowledge of the current anti-money laundering and financial crime risks and issues through completion of the annual AML Academy, and any other financial crime training deemed applicable to the role
What we value
Required experience and qualifications:
+3 years of experience in AML, KYC client onboarding, periodic reviews or compliance function
Advanced knowledge of anti-money laundering, know-your-customer regulations and processes
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
Ability to interpret AML policies, procedures and laws and put into practice
Ability to engage with senior staff across multiple locations
Evidence of strong communication & influencing skills
Proven ability to engage with different stakeholders such as Business representatives, SLOD representatives etc.
Proven ability to work towards tight deadlines
Problem solving ability
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills
Good Microsoft Excel and Word skills
Very good language skills in English
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
We offer
Permanent contract of employment from day one
Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)
Gold medical package for employees and their families (partner and children)
Premium life insurance package and private pension plan
Employee savings plan
My Cafeteria Benefits platform including Multisport Card
Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs
Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice
Variety of well-being programs
Technical or leadership career pathway
Are you the right candidate? Yes!
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