VP, Global KYC & Financial Crimes Compliance

State Street; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave,‑)

Employee Assistance Program

Performance-based incentives

Tax-advantaged savings plans

Job summary

State Street is seeking a Vice President in Financial Crimes Compliance (KYC) with 5–8 years of experience to develop and manage global KYC standards and requirements. You will partner with business units, operations, and infrastructure to automate due diligence processes and support regulatory examinations.

You will guide change in the KYC program, drive productivity improvements, and oversee remediation initiatives, while coordinating with FLOD/SLOD teams to ensure AML regulatory alignment

Qualifications

• Undergraduate college degree required; post-graduate degree a plus.
• Minimum 5-8 years related experience.
• Prior AML and Sanctions compliance and risk management experience.
• Professional certification such as CAMS, RMA, CFE, CPA, CIA, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate across all Business Units the triannual update of KYC Requirements as part of the ongoing Global KYC Program change management process.
• Design and lead change in the KYC Program, including improving productivity through process simplification, review of the risk-based approach, automation and organizational redesign.
• Manage regulatory changes with impacts to KYC standards and expansions into new jurisdictions.
• Partner with in-country compliance officers to obtain requirements, translate requirements into KYC requirements, and engage with cross-functional compliance and BU operations on execution.
• Serve as subject matter expert and liaison for FLOD and SLOD teams to enhance the FLOD/SLOD practical understanding of AML regulations, and the AML Program in support of Risk Excellence.
• Promote consistent application of the KYC standards globally.
• Manage remediation of issues identified by second or third line testing.
• Propose, draft, and manage remediation plans to completion.
• Support regulatory exams by preparing exam responses and reviewing materials for submission.
• Partner with infrastructure team to maintain and update business rules engine and enhance/refine KYC platform functionality, including approving business requirements documents.
• Participate, present, and collaborate in multiple global meetings with cross-functional partners within first and second line.
• Support critical corporate strategies including Cryptocurrency/Digital Assets, Perpetual/Automated KYC, FCC Innovations initiatives, and Business Rules Engine.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership and initiative

Education

Undergraduate degree

Post-graduate degree

AML and Sanctions compliance experience

CAMS, RMA, CFE, CPA, CIA certifications

Tools

Excel

Job description

State Street is seeking a Vice President in Financial Crimes Compliance (KYC) with 5–8 years of experience to develop and manage global KYC standards and requirements. You will partner with business units, operations, and infrastructure to automate due diligence processes and support regulatory examinations.

You will guide change in the KYC program, drive productivity improvements, and oversee remediation initiatives, while coordinating with FLOD/SLOD teams to ensure AML regulatory alignment