KYC Onboarding Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client in Jersey City, NJ that is seeking a KYC Onboarding Analyst.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with internal partners such as Front, Middle and Back Office staff to obtain required information and applicable documentation related to client on-boarding and ad hoc production
• Initiates and completes high quality KYC files inclusive of data input, research and analysis
• Identify data anomalies and assist on root cause analysis to minimize errors
• Maintain detailed tracking of KYC file status and other customer record activities to ensure completion within required timeframes
• Independently manage multiple simultaneous requests inclusive of customer data maintenance in a high pressure work environment
• Promptly address queries and assist with problem-solving of matters received from applicable Bank personnel
• Remediate erroneous customer data
• Identify, detect, or report suspicious activities in banking and finance services
• Serve as a Subject Matter Experts (SME) - for core internal bank system and onboarding & KYC procedures
• Project participation
• Contribute to work flow or process redesign to achieve efficiencies
• Manage and deliver individual projects as assigned
• Other duties as assigned
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years of prior experience in the field of Anti-Money Laundering in financial services industry with understanding of banking product and services
• Solid knowledge of KYC/AML and data governance policy and understanding of business activities, compliance/risk issues
• Solid understanding of business activities, compliance/risk issues
• Knowledge of business lines served, including correspondent banking and foreign financial institutions
• Knowledge of and ability to identify, detect or report suspicious activities in banking and finance services
• Must have worked in a data entry operations
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize tools, techniques and processes for gathering data utilizing 3rd party tools such as Dun Bradstreet, LexisNexis, government registries, etc.
• Knowledge of various types of customers and ability to analyze customer activities, profiles and source information
• Excellent attention to detail, organized approach and strong problem solving/facilitation abilities
• Mature approach with excellent influential communication (verbal/written) skills
• Strong time management,, work organization and multi-tasking skills with a drive for efficiency, accuracy and risk management controls while maintaining 100% dedication, excellent attitude and flexibility
• Proficiency in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint