Must be able to comply with a hybrid schedule from our Miami Lakes Corporate Offices.
SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to review, assess, and validate customer records to aide in the detection of possible money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud using risk-based approach methods while ensuring compliance with the Bank's established BSA/AML program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.
- Review KYC for completeness and accuracy as part of customer validation in order to assess and document the risks associated with that customer.
- Identify and address items through day-to-day assignments to ensure the Bank's KYC and CIP standards have been met.
- Ensure ongoing due diligence efforts and KYC are maintained while identifying substantive changes to customer profiles.
- Perform AML Screening/CDD/EDD reviews on prospects and new/existing customers in accordance with the Bank's policies and procedures.
- Review and resolve EDD Verifier alerts; escalate findings to Manager when appropriate.
- Perform searches utilizing Internet sources and/or third-party vendors (i.e. Google, LexisNexis and/or World Compliance) to determine negative news and obtain due diligence information for prospects and new/existing customers.
- Respond to daily inquiries from peers, front-line and management regarding KYC/CIP and due diligence matters, when appropriate.
- Communicate effectively with peers, front-line and management when requesting information or documentation and addressing concerns or findings.
- Adhere to all designated time frames, manage workflow to the specified deadlines and complete responsibilities in a satisfactory manner.
- Thoroughly document findings by preparing reports in a manner that is clear and comprehensible to BSA supervisors/managers, internal auditors and regulatory examiners.
- Report and escalate all concerns or negative findings clearly and objectively to Manager.
- Interact with bank examiners, internal auditors, and compliance personnel during BSA and AML related audits, if necessary.
- Complete all job-related training in a timely manner and attend seminars or continuing education, as directed.
- Perform any other assignments as directed by Manager.
- Prepare and draft presentations/reports, as needed.
- Actively participate in team meetings.
- Actively assist the Manager in special projects that are both system related or involve special investigations or reviews.
- Maintain close working knowledge of special projects, investigations or reviews and advises Manager of their progress and any matters of concern.
- In absence of Manager, ensure proper workflow of customer review process and day-to-day assignments are addressed.
- Interact and coordinate with due diligence team to resolve day-to-day issues and escalate to Manager, when appropriate.
- Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).
- Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.
- Identifies and reports suspicious activity.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises function, projects or services and/or one or more employees, as applicable.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance coaching; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
EDUCATION
College degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
- 7-9 Years banking experience, with emphasis on BSA Compliance and due diligence in accordance with KYC, CIP, AML/BSA guidelines required
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) preferred
- Anti-Money Laundering Certified Associate (AMLCA) preferred
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BankUnited
Jan 24, 2025