Associate

Role Overview

Practice Context

Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence for banks, trusts, funds, SPVs, and other entity types.
• Check client documents and data for completeness and accuracy.
• Research and verify client information using databases and other sources.
• Assess client risk using business activities, geographic location, and other factors.
• Conduct sanctions and adverse media screening and analyze screening results.
• Maintain KYC profiles and ongoing-monitoring records.
• Conduct periodic and event-driven reviews of client accounts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on KYC issues and regulatory requirements.
• Improve KYC processes and strengthen compliance controls.
• Stay updated on KYC, AML, and CFT regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of KYC, AML compliance, or related banking experience.
• Strong understanding of BSA, AML, KYC, and related financial regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of financial products, services, and industry regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, time-management, communication, and risk-identification abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with KYC tools, databases, and software for due diligence and risk assessments.

Preferred Qualifications

• CAMS or CFE certification is preferred.
• Experience with large-scale banking or financial institutions is preferred.
• Familiarity with jurisdiction-specific regulatory requirements is preferred.

Employment Type

• The job type is full-time.