Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Job Description:

The Client Outreach team are the front line unit who work with clients as part of meeting Know Your Client (KYC) periodic refresh and remediation requirements. We work in close collaboration with Global Markets Sales to support the Bank’s global regulatory and policy requirements as it relates Client Due Diligence (CDD) documentation collection, with support from Operations and Global Financial Crimes Risk teams.

The team identifies and develops client connections, engages client representatives to obtain KYC documentation, and acts as a coordination point for resolving issues/challenges with respect to client and country specific documentation requirements in a timely manner.

In addition to the ongoing document engagement, individuals within the team keep abreast of global regulatory change that could influence processes, and identify opportunities that enhance the client experience.

Responsibilities:

Outreach to clients requesting and collecting KYC documentationServe as the key point of contact for Clients as well as Bankers, Operations, Risk and other internal functionsEnsures banking ownership is clear and works across Lines of Business to close relationship coverage gaps, if anyDrives the organization and recording of client contacts in appropriate systems of recordEnsure respective KYC client portfolios are covered across business and regions and adhere to internal governance routines within the FLU and those governed by support partnersOversees and resolves the risks and impacts of non compliance with KYC processes, including restrictions, closures and associated business growth impactsGather client feedback on policy, requirements and/or jurisdictional nuances where given to help improve the Bank’s processesRaise process issues and improvements that collectively help our clientsPartner with colleagues in Banking, Sales, FLU COOs, FLU Change, FLU Business Controls, Operations, and other groups as neededReview clients for appropriate activity and liaise with Bankers on whether relationships with specific entities should continueDrives the Outreach of both periodic refreshes as well as remediation and associated programsDrives the Outreach of jurisdictionally or regionally stringent requirements where neededEnsure timely collection of client required documentation, including follow ups where neededEnsure voice of the client is heard while adhering to policies, laws, rules and regulationsEnsure performance metrics are met and any exceptions are resolved within required timeframesMaster customer due diligence (CDD) requirements and guide clients as needed to complyDrives the collection of enhanced customer due diligence (ECDD) requirements and guide clients as needed to complyAdhere to bank privacy policies in securing non-public information obtained as part of KYC activitiesEmbrace a collaborative and output oriented culture

Required Skills:

Bachelor's degree5+ years experience in a client facing role within the financial services or a related industryPreferred: Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (“CAMS”)Knowledge of AML CDD policy and standards, industry practices in AML CDD, including legal entities in global jurisdictionsMust demonstrate a strong client focusUnderstands how the client book fits into the overall business growth strategyCan work independently with limited supervisionCan manage and maintain key relationships with stakeholdersExcellent interpersonal skills for motivation, collaboration and encouragementProfessional Demeanor: Demonstrating patience, composure, and positive attitude.Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills: Thinking analytically, using diverse research skills, applying past experiences to problem resolution, developing multiple resolutions, knowing how to and where to go to resolve problems.Flexibility and Adeptness: Handling multiple projects and daily tasks adjust to a changing environment adept to new approaches that improve overall work efficiency and effectiveness.Initiative: Identify process improvements, demonstrate a "self-starter" behavior and a willingness to help others, and show potential to require minimal supervision.Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities with excellent attention to detailExcellent proficiency using Microsoft office products, particularly Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$110,000.00 - $200,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.