AML CIP/KYC Associate

ACCA Careers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,500 - 98,300; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an Associate Consultant in Business Unit Control to review client files for AML policy conformance and assist front office teams with queries. The role involves ensuring compliance with CIP, EDD, and KYC requirements across WM accounts.

The successful candidate will analyze information, escalate risks, and support Global AML guidelines. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in a dynamic financial services environment.

Qualifications

• AML regulatory knowledge including CIP, EDD and KYC requirements.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills to document work and summarize findings.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews client files for conformance with AML policies and regulatory requirements for new WM account openings.
• Provides support and functional knowledge for AML compliance.
• Identifies and escalates regulatory compliance risks to Global AML management.
• Performs business-related activities to support Global AML Compliance guidelines.
• Assists in resolving compliance issues including actions in response to regulatory exams and audits.
• Uses procedures to solve standard problems and analyzes information to make judgments.

Skills

AML regulatory knowledge

CIP, EDD, KYC

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Job description

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Associate Consultant, Business Unit Control

Major Duties

• Reviews client files for conformance with applicable AML policies, procedures and regulatory requirements for new WM account openings and works with front office teams to facilitate queries.
• Provides support and functional knowledge as it relates to compliance with applicable AML laws, rules and standards
• Identifies and escalates to Global AML management any regulatory compliance risks associated with the file reviews completed
• Carries out business-related activities that may be required to support Global AML Compliance guidelines
• Provides support as requested by Global AML Management as necessary to resolve compliance issues, including actions in response to Regulatory exam and Audit findings
• Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyzes information and standard practices to make judgments

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Requires Financial Institution Regulatory and Compliance knowledge including AML, Customer Identification Program (CIP), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulatory requirements and Economic Sanctions laws and regulations, usually acquired through formal education or experience.
• Requires strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are required to analyze and summarize information
• Requires strong written communication skills required to document work completed and summarize findings
• Requires strong organizational skills

Salary Range

$61,500 - 98,300 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.