This is an opportunity for a highly skilled KYC professional to progress their career in a growing and dynamic international organization. The individual will work within Wholesale KYC Operations (WKO) to conduct Specialized Due Diligence (SpDD) and advise on the KYC requirements for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and Negative Media (NM). Additionally, the Associate will work in close partnership with front office, on-boarding, GFCC, and checker functions. The WKO Associate will be based in Buenos Aires.

 

Job responsibilities

Understand the Corporate and Local Due Diligence standards with respect to the identification of PEPs associated with our direct customers.  Understand the Negative Media KYC Guidelines and create NM dispositions to analyze impact to client. Gather, analyze, and coherently summarize pertinent information and potential risks. Identify and apply regulatory requirements of the different applicable jurisdictions and internal procedures. Draft and advise on PEP SpDD requirements using public and internal sources.  Ensure KYC/AML deliverables are met and hold internal partners accountable.  Communicate critical elements of SpDD and NM disposition with front office. Manage client and partners expectations and understanding in a consultative way. Develop strong partnerships, escalate issues, and eliminate roadblocks; become a trusted advisor to the business. Proactively highlight and escalate potential issues to management.

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

AML/KYC compliance background essential and demonstrated KYC/AML experience covering global corporate customer types. Strong sense of accountability and ownership, focus on quality and best practices. Manage operational risk effectively through diligent awareness of risks in our processes. Excellent analytical and research skills, detail oriented, and an investigative mindset. Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must to work effectively with internal stakeholders. A track record of understanding KYC/AML processes and ability to work through delays and/or inefficiencies. Prior experience in analyzing workflows, identifying areas of enhancement and implementing new effective solutions. Comfortable using technology and means of communication with a willingness to learn new technological skills, programs, and tools.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Team leading experience.