KYC Specialist, Associate 1

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Województwo pomorskie; Hybrid; PLN 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract from day one

Birthday Day Off

Gold Medical Package for employees and

their families

Premium life insurance

Job summary

State Street Corporation is seeking a KYC Operations professional in Poland to support onboarding, periodic reviews and event-driven reviews in line with AML policies. The role involves CIP/CDD, data gathering, screening, risk assessment and collaboration with Front Office to obtain required documentation.

The ideal candidate will have strong AML/KYC knowledge, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel and Word, with excellent English and possibly additional languages.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of AML/KYC regulations and practices.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
• Excellent command of English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform Know Your Customer due diligence in line with AML policies when onboarding new customers.
• Create KYC profiles in the system of record and complete CIP/CDD forms.
• Screen client names against sanctions lists and perform risk assessments.
• Source CDD documentation from regulatory and public sources; coordinate with Front Office for required documents.
• Validate CDD documents and complete AML risk assessments using compliance tools.
• Meet KRI/KPI targets and update stakeholders as required.
• Participate in AML awareness training and support regulatory examinations.

Skills

Intellectual curiosity

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Excel

Microsoft Word

English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Purpose of Role

The KYC Operations team primary role is to support Business Units in the timely and accurate delivery of the end to end AML / KYC process for onboarding new customers / accounts, completion of periodic reviews and event driven reviews of existing customers / accounts to comply with State Street's AML Policy and Standards. The team provide Customer Identification Program (CIP), Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) services to State Street’s Business Units globally. The KYC Team is tasked with collecting and analysing client data, documents and publically available information on State Streets’ new and existing clients, including the screening of entity names against various sanctions lists and performing the Customer Anti-Money Laundering risk assessment.

Specific Duties

• Perform Know Your Customer due diligence in line with applicable AML Policies, Standards & Procedures, prior to account openings and on an on-going basis
• Create KYC profiles in the system of record
• Complete the necessary forms required to support CIP / CDD
• Screen client names and other parties in line with State Street Screening Standards
• Source required CDD documentation independently from various internal and external sources (regulatory websites, company websites, Banker’s Almanac, Lexis Nexis, World Check etc.)
• Cooperate closely with Front Office employees to request all other required CDD documentation from customers
• Validate CDD documentation provided by customers
• Complete Customer AML risk assessments using corporate compliance tools and methods
• Meet agreed KRI / KPI targets for KYC profile reviews, escalating when required
• Ensure all assigned tasks are correctly maintained on designated tracking / reporting tool
• Provide updates to stakeholders upon request
• Assist with external regulatory examinations or testing
• Follow the speak up, listen up values - including timely escalation of AML concerns, suspicious activity or any corporate policy breaches
• Notify local management of operational issues
• Attend and participate in AML awareness training sessions to continue to enhance the quality of deliverables
• Support ad hoc and or strategic projects as required
• Complete enhanced due diligence on high risk customers / accounts
• Perform EDD monitoring and PEP analysis as required
• Assist team members with sourcing relevant information and documentation required for CIP / CDD completion
• Assist in facilitating AML awareness training sessions across the team to continue to enhance the quality of deliverables
• Demonstrate commitment to AML risk excellence through the timely and accurate completion of the firm’s “know your customer” due diligence requirements, including for periodic / event driven reviews and in respect of expected v actual transaction activity review
• Maintain role-specific knowledge of the current anti-money laundering and financial crime risks and issues through completion of the annual AML Academy, and any other financial crime training deemed applicable to the role

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Specific Qualifications / Skills

• Intellectual curiosity for continuous learning around AML and KYC
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills
• Good Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Very good language skills in English
• One or more of the following language skills would be an advantage: French, German, Italian, Dutch, Arabic

Level Of Education

N/A

Previous Level Of Experience

Possess a good understanding of anti-money laundering / know-your-customer regulations

Note

The role requires a minimum of three days per week working from office

Minimum Salary

zł60,000 Annual The minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ. Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees. In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.

We Offer

• Permanent contract from day one
• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)
• Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children)
• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan
• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs
• Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice
• Variety of well-being programs
• Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Additional Information

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