Junior KYC Officer

Overview

Job Purpose:

The Junior KYC Officer reports directly to the KYC Team Lead and is responsible for KYC BAU work, including alerts adjudication, profile building and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and complete customer KYC profiles on time (including new customer onboarding,
• periodic review, event trigger review and account maintenance);
• Ensure customer KYC profiles in compliance with Branch’s BSA/AML, KYC and OFAC policies, procedures and manuals;
• Review and adjudicate true match alerts escalated by FCC OFAC during the Bridger Insight daily name screening review;
• Complete AML name screening during the new customer on-boarding and subsequent periodic
• AML name screening includes monitoring customers and related parties against negative news, PEP, sanctions lists and internal black lists;
• Initiate customer profile extension/exception process;
• Escalate potential customer related BSA/AML risks to the team lead;
• Any other jobs and tasks assigned by Team Lead from time to time.

Knowledge & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; advanced degree a plus
• Good understanding of basic AML/ OFAC regulations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact and work closely with business stakeholders and compliance team
• Understanding of commercial banking products and services

Capability Requirements:

• Attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to effectively handle a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently