Global KYC/EDD Lead – Financial Crime Compliance

ACCA Careers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Know Your Customer (KYC) / Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) subject matter expert to lead second line of defense activities across the firm's global footprint. The role reports to the Global Head of KYC/EDD and is located in Chicago or London, offering a challenging environment in financial crime compliance.

You will oversee KYC policy and standards, provide advisory and oversight, support a multi-year transformation, and ensure consistent risk management across regions

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial services compliance or risk management.
• Experience with AML/KYC/CDD/EDD processes.
• Knowledge of FCC laws and regulations and their application.
• Experience supporting KYC transformation in a global financial institution.
• Knowledge of business(es), products and services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee KYC/EDD activities in second line of defense, including policy/standards and risk issue resolution.
• Support multi-year KYC transformation, improve systems and controls in line with regulatory requirements.
• Lead a team of EDD professionals onboarding and reviewing high-risk clients.
• Provide AML/KYC advice and challenge as required.
• Collaborate with first line to centralize KYC/EDD processes globally.
• Ensure controls are followed across regions and entities.
• Support regulatory examinations, audits, and assurance testing.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions to improve controls.
• Enhance KYC/CDD/EDD reporting for governance bodies.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Skills

KYC/CDD/EDD

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a Know Your Customer (KYC) / Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) subject matter expert to lead second line of defense activities across the firm's global footprint. The role reports to the Global Head of KYC/EDD and is located in Chicago or London, offering a challenging environment in financial crime compliance.

You will oversee KYC policy and standards, provide advisory and oversight, support a multi-year transformation, and ensure consistent risk management across regions