KYC & AML Client Due Diligence Specialist

Brown Brothers Harriman; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman in New York City is seeking a Client Due Diligence Specialist to perform all tasks related to client due diligence, maintain KYC profiles in line with AML/BSA policies, and collect and review documents.

The role collaborates with Front Office, Compliance, Risk and Client Onboarding; it is based in NYC and is hybrid with at least three days in the office each week.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated PC skills.
• Ability to identify, escape, and resolve problems/issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Proactive self-starter who is goal oriented.
• Solid understanding of industry Know Your Client “KYC” requirements.
• Demonstrate risk awareness and ability to identify red flags.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality and timely completion of all client due diligence requirements as part of the scheduled required CID renewal.
• Act as a subject matter expert on CID renewal process and AML/KYC requirements.
• Obtain mandatory documents / information as per KYC requirements.
• Recertify the KYC forms (Due Diligence Package) for completion.
• Perform necessary checks using external website search engines to complete the recertification of the KYC.
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders in the AML Compliance, CP’s front office, Risk Management and other areas to help ensure the timely completion of KYC recertification.
• Maintain awareness of AML/BSA policy updates, procedural changes and updates in compliance guidance to ensure appropriate maintenance of customer documentation in accordance with policy.
• Complete event-driven renewals.
• Maintain client profiles to meet all regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Complete remediation efforts in line with new regulatory requirements.
• Ensure client profiles are compliant with industry standards.
• Coordinate with internal key stakeholders as needed.
• Act as a first line of defense or checker on business processes.
• Small ad hoc projects.
• Participate in KYCView system testing for fixes and updates.

Skills

KYC knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA degree

Job description

Brown Brothers Harriman in New York City is seeking a Client Due Diligence Specialist to perform all tasks related to client due diligence, maintain KYC profiles in line with AML/BSA policies, and collect and review documents.

The role collaborates with Front Office, Compliance, Risk and Client Onboarding; it is based in NYC and is hybrid with at least three days in the office each week.