KYC Quality Assurance - Onboarding Operational Control AVP

Mizuho; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled KYC Quality Assurance professional to join their Onboarding Operational Control team. This role is vital for ensuring compliance with BSA/AML regulations through meticulous 4-eye reviews of KYC files. You will collaborate with various departments to enhance processes and support audits, making significant contributions to the team's efficiency. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in KYC processes with a focus on QA reviews.
• Strong knowledge of BSA/AML regulations and KYC market practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 4-eye reviews to ensure compliance with CDD and EDD requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to improve processes and clarify policies.
• Support audits and create reporting for Onboarding Control.

Skills

KYC processes and regulations

BSA/AML regulations

Judgment and accountability

Organizational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

KYC Quality Assurance - Onboarding Operational Control AVP

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This role requires an experienced BSA/AML professional within the KYC Onboarding Operational Control team to perform high-quality 4-eye (QA) reviews of KYC for new clients, ensuring compliance with industry, regulatory, and Mizuho standards. The candidate will coordinate closely with business lines, Compliance, Audit, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough 4-eye reviews to ensure CDD and EDD regulatory requirements are met, with accurate and comprehensive documentation.
• Collaborate with Front Office, Compliance, IT, and Operations to improve processes and update procedures.
• Work with the Operational Control Manager and Compliance to clarify and refine policies.
• Identify training needs to enhance team efficiency and quality.
• Support departmental process improvements and implement changes.
• Make effective decisions based on guidelines and policies.
• Communicate with stakeholders to support onboarding documentation requirements.
• Assist in audits, data remediation, and ad hoc requests.
• Create and support reporting for Onboarding Control and teams.

Skills and Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in KYC processes and regulations, especially QA reviews of KYC files.
• Strong knowledge of BSA/AML regulations.
• Understanding of KYC market practices.
• Judgment, urgency, accountability, and organizational skills.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and high-pressure environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team skills.
• Attention to detail and a strong work ethic.

Additional Information

The base salary ranges from $77,000 to $130,000, based on skills, experience, and other factors. The role offers a hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and a discretionary bonus.

Mizuho is an equal opportunity employer participating in E-Verify, with a drug-free workplace policy.