AML KYC Risk Evaluation Management Analyst

CRIU KYC Risk Evaluation Management (REM) is an AML function that is responsible for conducting a risk evaluation of new and existing clients with certain high-risk attributes.  A risk evaluation is a holistic assessment of these high-risk attributes reviewing in conjunction with the client’s KYC Profile to determine whether to on-board or maintain the relationship from an AML perspective. To achieve this goal, a REM analyst needs to be able to understand risk concepts, identify root causes, and analyze complex issues.  As such, responsibilities include:

Responsibilities:

• Understanding the applicable Global KYC Policies, Standards and Procedures

• Assess various components of the KYC Profile to support the disposition of the client.  This may include: Client Information, Ownership Structure, Name Screening Matches, EDD, Product Profile, and Local Requirements.

• Identify and analyze interconnected risks within a KYC Profile

• When necessary, independently investigate risks components to understand context and resolve material issues

• Provide clear, concise, and self-sustaining risk analyses that support the ultimate disposition of each KYC Profile reviewed

• Disposition each KYC Profile in a timely and effective manner

• Provide advice from an AML perspective on issues escalated by the Business

• Escalate AML concerns or any significant suspicious activities to senior management

• Operationally review and apply risk rating overrides in applicable systems when requested by AML/non-AML functions

• Support management with provision of accurate weekly and monthly metrics if requested

• Ability to review KYC Profiles with higher risk characteristics (Category A Negative News, AML Program issues, etc.)

• Responsibilities may evolve as the program dictates

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in AML

• Bachelor’s Degree and AML Certification preferred

• Proficient in English language and Portuguese preferred is a plus

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in both languages

• Ability to critically think and assess complex issues

• Recent working knowledge of AML legislation and regulatory requirements.

• Ability to rapidly comprehend new and complex products.

• Commitment to understanding country-specific principles and business knowledge related to AML regulations.

• Proactive, organized, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to manage and complete multiple tasks on time.

• Understanding appropriate escalation and follow-up methods when potential AML risk is identified.

• Ability to independently refer to policies and procedures and put into context with regards to this role.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/ University degree or equivalent experience in AML

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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