This role presents a fantastic opportunity for individuals with strong analytical skills who are eager to advance their careers at one of the largest banks in the world.

As a KYC Operations Senior Analyst within the KYC Operations Team, you will be responsible for conducting critical, detailed, and in-depth investigative reviews of clients' historical transaction activities and any negative media coverage, in accordance with firm policies and regulatory expectations. Your findings, conclusions, and recommendations will be meticulously documented in comprehensive reports. These reports will serve as the basis for Line of Business (LOB) Relationship Managers and KYC Officers to perform additional follow-up and due diligence with the customer. Your role is essential in ensuring compliance, maintaining the integrity of the financial system, and supporting informed decision-making by identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with client relationships.

• Demonstrates strong independent responsibility and extensive expertise in managing international AML compliance issues.
• Is skilled in identifying and evaluating the relevance of public records related to customer information.
• Possesses a deep understanding of AML typologies for both individual clients and large multinational corporations, exercising sound judgment and maintaining strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Conducts thorough investigations to detect AML typologies through comprehensive transaction reviews, identifying correlations or anomalies based on reasonable expectations and prior experience, and determining whether activities between originators and beneficiaries have a valid economic purpose.
• Assesses risk based on findings and determines if any unusual or high-risk activities warrant further investigation.
• Produces complete and accurate reports detailing investigations, findings, decisions, quality checks, and recommendations for use by Line of Business (LOB) and KYC Officers.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiencies, while co-owning the process and incorporating procedural improvements

• Holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Possesses essential knowledge of KYC/AML with at least 3 years of experience, which may include expertise in Audit, Control, Risk, or Research.
• Thoroughly familiar with BSA/AML and other AML regulatory policies, with a strong understanding of the financial industry, AML typologies, geographic considerations, products, customer types (including correspondent banks), and expected activities to effectively identify risks and unusual activities.
• Demonstrates exceptional research and analytical skills, with the ability to analyze large volumes of unstructured data, identify higher-risk attributes (such as transactional, geographical, product, and customer type), recognize trends and potential high-risk activities, and document conclusions appropriately, even in complex investigations.
• Client-focused with excellent customer service skills, including strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Skilled at multitasking and meeting deadlines in a high-volume work environment, while collaborating closely with other QC members to exchange knowledge and engage in various feedback channels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Proficient in European languages, including Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and Russian, as well as Arabic.
• Experienced in project management and skilled in process improvement techniques.
• Effective in high-pressure situations, with the ability to drive results through leadership, communication, and influence.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.