Core Information:

Position: Processing and Production Lead (VP)

Department: KYC Americas – Processing and Production

Line Manager: Head of Processing and Production

Status: Full Time

Location: New York

About ING: 

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In Americas, ING’s Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services to domestic and international corporate and institutional clients. 

 
When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive – it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.

We give people the freedom to take risks, think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered. ING Americas follows a hybrid work model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.

Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you.

About the department:ING provides banking services and complex financing solutions to companies globally.

To provide a safe banking environment for society and our customers, ING must comply with global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations including maintaining robust Know Your Customer (KYC) controls. As such, we are actively fighting human trafficking, smuggling of drugs and weapons and do make sure international sanctions against countries and regimes are correctly executed within ING.

The KYC team in North America is offering a position in New York for a professional who enjoys working in an international banking environment. The KYC (Know Your Client) department coordinates all KYC related activities across different ING business sectors, both with external clients and internal stakeholders.

The KYC team is crucial in the onboarding of new customers and plays a key role in managing the non-financial risk of the current client portfolio.

About the position:

KYC Americas is the first line of defense unit responsible for CDD, FATCA, CRS, ESR and Name Screenings for business throughout the Americas region. Business units include Financial Markets, Structured Finance, Corporate Clients, and Syndications. Customer Domain Unit (CDU) Americas works closely with GMU, Compliance, Tax, and Account Management & Control (New York’s local FM onboarding team).

Your key responsibilities:

Manage internal and external staff as it relates to day-to-day processing of CDD reviews to ensure timely completion of reviews, waivers and priority filesManage relationship with suppliers / third party providersEnsure the implementation of new policies and WPI within your production teamInterface with Portfolio & Client Outreach colleagues, and the production unit teams to ensure prompt review of CDD files.Troubleshoot ongoing reviews. Remove impediments where possible and make priority calls where needed.Identify processing bottlenecks and pain points and proactively tackle themLeverage deep knowledge of KYC/CDU processesLeverage deep knowledge of US regulatory requirements

Candidate Profile:

Qualifications/Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent5+ years’ experience within KYC domainPrior managerial experience in client on-boarding/customer due diligence/know your customer domainsCompetency with Microsoft Office Suite; advanced skills are beneficialACAMS certification preferred

Desired Skills & Abilities:

Able to multi-task and prioritize tasksAble to act with a sense of urgency while maintaining composure and professionalismConfidence to interface with Front Office and Senior level stakeholders within the suppliers organizationFlexibility to work collaboratively or independently depending on the situationAbility to manage and motivate staffAbility to run projects and initiatives with limited supervision

Salary range: $155K – $170K

In addition to comprehensive health benefits, a generous 401k savings plan, and competitive PTO, ING provides a broad array of benefits including adoption, surrogacy, and fertility services; student debt assistance; and subsidies for expenses associated with working from home, commuting, and fitness.

ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate these differences and rely upon your unique perspective to innovate and seize new opportunities. Come as you are.

ING Bank does not have a commercial banking license in the U.S. and therefore not permitted to conduct a commercial banking business in the U.S. Through its wholly owned subsidiary ING Financial Services LLC, and its affiliates, it offers a full array of wholesale products such as commercial lending and a full range of FM products and services.