Hybrid KYC & Onboarding Analyst – AML/Compliance

SMBC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

SMBC Group is seeking a KYC Accounts Analyst in the Americas to support onboarding and lifecycle controls. You will review onboarding records, validate CIP data, and ensure documentation aligns with policy, while coordinating with Relationship Managers, Compliance, and Legal to resolve issues.

You will also handle account maintenance reviews, data validation across systems, and regulatory control activities to support audit readiness in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of specialized experience in Financial Services.
• Back office operations. Management experience preferred.
• BA / BS (or equivalent experience).
• CAMS preferred.
• Very strong knowledge of AML, Bank Secrecy Act, Foreign Asset Control.
• Very strong knowledge of KYC processes and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of banking policies, statutory and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end reviews of account opening packages for completeness and readiness.
• Validate CIP information and supporting documentation.
• Review ownership structures, authorized signers, and tax documents.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve onboarding issues and ensure data integrity.
• Monitor onboarding queues and SLAs, prioritizing high-risk requests.

Skills

KYC processes

AML/KYC regulations

Team supervision

Strong communication

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

CAMS preferred

Job description

SMBC Group is seeking a KYC Accounts Analyst in the Americas to support onboarding and lifecycle controls. You will review onboarding records, validate CIP data, and ensure documentation aligns with policy, while coordinating with Relationship Managers, Compliance, and Legal to resolve issues.

You will also handle account maintenance reviews, data validation across systems, and regulatory control activities to support audit readiness in a hybrid work environment.