Lead Associate - Financial Crime Office, Due Diligence
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- Equitable
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- Jan 17, 2020 Post Date
The AML Enhanced Due Diligence Specialist ("AML EDD Specialist") is responsible for assessing the AML and reputational risk associated with higher risk client types as escalated through the first line operations and business units during on-boarding and supports customer due diligence processes.
Job Requirements and Responsibilities include:
• Assist with reviews of FinCen 314a and other screening regulatory required functions and processes start to finish, including coordination responsibilities with business unit personal in performing this responsibility.
• Supports the company’s customer screening process and procedures in place to detect high risk activities requiring enhanced due diligence.
• Assist in the enhancement and review of Client Risk Scoring, Client Identification and KYC documentation oversight requirements. Conduct reviews of client documentation/information submitted by business units; A good understanding of Corporate Formation Documents is needed.
• Responsible for collecting and analyzing documents related to account opening requirements in order to identify control persons and underlying beneficial owners.
• Enhance and manage a risk identification strategy that continually identifies new business risks and lessons learned from applicable regulatory enforcements.
• Monitor, review, and report unusual client/ policy activity to lead investigator. Assist AML investigations with analysis as needed.
• Perform research and provide guidance to inquiries from employees, business managers, internal and external auditors by providing information and guidance in a timely manner.
• Handle other duties as assigned to assist with the effective administration of the AML and KYC Policies.
Job Requirements and Responsibilities include:
• Assist with reviews of FinCen 314a and other screening regulatory required functions and processes start to finish, including coordination responsibilities with business unit personal in performing this responsibility.
• Supports the company’s customer screening process and procedures in place to detect high risk activities requiring enhanced due diligence.
• Assist in the enhancement and review of Client Risk Scoring, Client Identification and KYC documentation oversight requirements. Conduct reviews of client documentation/information submitted by business units; A good understanding of Corporate Formation Documents is needed.
• Responsible for collecting and analyzing documents related to account opening requirements in order to identify control persons and underlying beneficial owners.
• Enhance and manage a risk identification strategy that continually identifies new business risks and lessons learned from applicable regulatory enforcements.
• Monitor, review, and report unusual client/ policy activity to lead investigator. Assist AML investigations with analysis as needed.
• Perform research and provide guidance to inquiries from employees, business managers, internal and external auditors by providing information and guidance in a timely manner.
• Handle other duties as assigned to assist with the effective administration of the AML and KYC Policies.
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Minimum Requirements:
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Minimum Requirements:
• 2+ years of broker dealer, compliance, operations controls, new business on-boarding, audit, legal, regulatory or law enforcement experience.
• Experience identifying gaps and/or risk exposure in AML compliance programs.
We provide our employees opportunities to move within our organization so they can grow their career and skills without ever having to leave Equitable Equitable. Almost 40% of our open jobs are filled with current employees.
In addition to competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including 401 (k) and medical programs, we offer the opportunity for continued professional development in a congenial corporate environment.
Equitable Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.
Preferred Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of USA Patriot Act/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulatory requirements, including understanding of OFAC sanctions and CDD/KYC requirements.
• Experience with conducting AML enhanced due diligence investigations and ability to explain new AML requirements.
• Demonstrated familiarity/competency in using transaction monitoring software, screening applications, and various AML Investigative tools. Knowledge of Norkom/Detica, Lexis Nexis, Bridger, and World-Check strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Excellent investigative/analytical/problem resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others in a team environment.
• Able to work effectively with management, sales forces and third party service providers.
• Project Management and work planning skills.
• Relevant Professional Certification (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), Associate of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFCS) is a plus.
ABOUT Equitable:
We have been providing stability and reliability to our clients since 1859 to help them live their lives with confidence, to give them peace of mind, and enable them to realize their dreams for their loved ones and their legacy.
As an employer Equitable is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels completely comfortable bringing their true selves to work every day. Equitable Equitable has been recognized and certified as a great place to work by the Great Place to Work Institute.
• Experience with conducting AML enhanced due diligence investigations and ability to explain new AML requirements.
• Demonstrated familiarity/competency in using transaction monitoring software, screening applications, and various AML Investigative tools. Knowledge of Norkom/Detica, Lexis Nexis, Bridger, and World-Check strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Excellent investigative/analytical/problem resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others in a team environment.
• Able to work effectively with management, sales forces and third party service providers.
• Project Management and work planning skills.
• Relevant Professional Certification (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), Associate of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFCS) is a plus.
ABOUT Equitable:
We have been providing stability and reliability to our clients since 1859 to help them live their lives with confidence, to give them peace of mind, and enable them to realize their dreams for their loved ones and their legacy.
As an employer Equitable is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels completely comfortable bringing their true selves to work every day. Equitable Equitable has been recognized and certified as a great place to work by the Great Place to Work Institute.
We provide our employees opportunities to move within our organization so they can grow their career and skills without ever having to leave Equitable Equitable. Almost 40% of our open jobs are filled with current employees.
NOTE: Equitable Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.
In addition to competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including 401 (k) and medical programs, we offer the opportunity for continued professional development in a congenial corporate environment.
Equitable Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.
If reasonable accommodation is
needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform
the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at
(212) 314-2195 or email us at TalentAcquisition@Equitable-equitable.com.