Global AML/KYC Leader for Compliance & Risk

Brown Brothers Harriman; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman seeks an AML/KYC Manager within the RE Shared Services to lead and oversee the Global Relationship Excellence KYC program, ensuring regulatory compliance, sound risk management, and effective delivery of client due diligence across global teams.

As the primary KYC SME, you will partner with Compliance, Risk and business stakeholders to drive operational excellence, support regulatory change, and deliver consistent, risk-based KYC outcomes while building a culture of

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience within financial services, banking, AML/KYC, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of AML, KYC, CDD, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with geographically dispersed teams and leading or developing team members in a global environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting to senior management and governance committees
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience leading operational or regulatory change initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and lead regulatory change initiatives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop team members to foster accountability and high performance
• Act as the primary KYC subject matter expert to RE, Compliance, and stakeholders globally
• Ensure appropriate resource allocation, workload management, and prioritization to support business and regulatory commitments
• Serve as the escalation point in instances on workflow issues and/or where a client may be non-responsive
• Oversee onboarding, periodic review, and KYC remediation activities
• Complete AML/KYC Files including review of client activity and product usage alignment
• Drive process enhancements that improve efficiency, quality, scalability, and client experience while maintaining a robust control framework
• Monitor operational performance, identify trends and risks, and implement corrective actions where necessary
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Operations, and client-facing teams
• Provide reporting, insights, and recommendations regarding KYC program performance, risks, and regulatory developments
• Influence and drive decisions through effective stakeholder engagement and subject matter expertise

Skills

AML/KYC expertise

Leadership

Cross-functional communication

Regulatory knowledge

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Global collaboration

Job description

Brown Brothers Harriman seeks an AML/KYC Manager within the RE Shared Services to lead and oversee the Global Relationship Excellence KYC program, ensuring regulatory compliance, sound risk management, and effective delivery of client due diligence across global teams.

As the primary KYC SME, you will partner with Compliance, Risk and business stakeholders to drive operational excellence, support regulatory change, and deliver consistent, risk-based KYC outcomes while building a culture of