Client Service Associate

Fairygodboss; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairygodboss is seeking a Client Service Associate in Chicago to support the Commercial Banking Client On-boarding KYC Organization. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with AML/KYC requirements by managing client relationships and processes.

Candidates should possess strong communication skills, excellent organization, and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in financial services. The position offers opportunities for collaboration and development within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify AML risks and apply AML/KYC policy concepts.
• Willingness to travel less than 25% to support client teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage client expectations through a consultative approach.
• Ensure timely completion of KYC/AML deliverables.
• Maintain knowledge of KYC/AML procedures and resolve delays.
• Manage risk-related issues appropriately.
• Support bankers in the client selection process.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Organizational abilities

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in financial services or equivalent experience

Job description

The Commercial Banking Client On-boarding (CBCO) Know Your Customer (KYC) Organization will be the team supporting client coverage with the fulfillment of Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/KYC requirements.

As a Client Service Associate within the Commercial Banking Client On-boarding (CBCO) Know Your Customer (KYC) Organization, you will partner with Bankers and AML/KYC Operations to ensure client records are compliant with regulatory standards and that due diligence is completed accurately and on time at both the start and renewal of client relationships. You will proactively manage expectations, take ownership of the KYC/AML process, and promote high-quality portfolio management.

Job Responsibilities

• Proactively manage client and partner expectations through a consultative approach, ensuring clear understanding and alignment
• Demonstrate strong ownership of the KYC/AML process and deliver an exceptional client experience
• Ensure timely completion of all KYC/AML deliverables, holding internal partners accountable for their responsibilities
• Maintain a thorough and up-to-date understanding of KYC/AML procedures, effectively navigating and resolving any delays or inefficiencies
• Mitigate operational risk by maintaining vigilant awareness of process risks and implementing best practices
• Appropriately escalate risk-related issues and drive them to resolution
• Support bankers in the client selection process to effectively manage client risk
• Independently oversee the renewal cycle of Due Diligence Forms in partnership with Relationship Management
• Ensure timely and high-quality portfolio management, consistently meeting or exceeding quality standards

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to identify AML risks and effectively apply AML/KYC policy concepts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed (less than 25%) to support client coverage teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience in financial services
• Working knowledge of risk factors for specific products and industries
• Proven multi-tasking skills and ability to leverage internal resources
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong client focus and effective cross-team collaboration
• Self-motivated, independent, and adaptable in a team environment
• Experience in credit training, underwriting, and managing client relationships and product usage

Final Job Grade and officer title will be determined at time of offer and may differ from this posting.

Please note this role is not eligible for employer immigration sponsorship.

We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.