KYC Team Lead

Job Description Insight Global is looking for a KYC Team Lead to join one of their financial clients in their New York City Office. The qualified candidate will be a part of the KYC/AML Team and will be overseeing a team of 3-6 KYC Officers that sit in Miami and Houston. Responsibilities include: Supervise and support a team of 3-6 KYC Officers in their daily duties Perform second review/4-eyed checks on all foreign and high-risk accounts during both on boarding and periodic/event driven reviews Perform quality control reviews of a sample of each assigned KYC officers monthly work "ƒ Conduct targeted training and professional development for assigned team members Assist with User-acceptance testing and technological improvements as they relate to KYC Compile and present KPI/monthly metrics to senior management Update KYC processes based on changes in the regulatory environment as well as best practices Act as first point of escalation for negative news, political exposure, and sanctions Liaise with the business daily to ensure smooth KYC processing Provide guidance on complex KYC matters to the Business and AML team members to meet regulatory requirements Complete reports that act as additional controls to ensure the firm is meeting all of its regulatory obligations related to BSA, USA Patriot Act, and OFAC Sit in on new hire Interviews and train junior team members We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to . "ƒ"ƒ"ƒ To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: . Skills and Requirements 3-5 years of KYC experience managing a team Experience working with Latin American clients/corporate structures Retail/Consumer/Personal Banking experience Sanctions experience Bachelors Degree Expert knowledge of reviewing KYC documentation for corporations, foreign financial institutions, trusts, PHC/PICs and complex ownership structures Well versed in FINCEND requirements Ability to think critically, analyze situations, and provide an assessment to keep management informed Knowledgeable of the laws applicable to money laundering, including: Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements Experience with OFAC sanctions exposure risk in Venezuela Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Bi-lingual Spanish/English Experience with LexisNexis and Actimize null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to .

Created: 2024-11-02