Job Description
Summary
Responsibilities
- Assist the Global Head of HRC/EDD in managing the Global High-Risk Client program and specifically the ongoing maintenance of EDD Policies & Procedures both Retail & Corporate High Risk Clients.
- Provide strategic support and insights on high-risk customer monitoring and other critical HRC/EDD initiatives.
- Take ownership of the Global High-Risk Client Governance Forums to ensure there is connectivity and ongoing collaboration & information sharing between the First Line of Defence (FLOD) and Second Line of Defence (SLOD) teams.
- Implement and oversee the high-risk customer monitoring program for Global markets inclusive of oversight of enhancement & remediation efforts.
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to enhance products and systems related to HRC/EDD.
- Document global HRC/EDD requirements, including the global standard and compiling and maintaining the local requirements per country.
- Partner with local MLROs to ensure localization where applicable.
- Serve as an advisor in the Customer Risk Rating (CRR) methodology for High Risk Clients globally.
- Stay current on global HRC/EDD standards such as FATF, as well as local requirements in regions where the company operates.
- Oversee HRC/EDD project prioritization.
- Monitor and manage metrics pertaining to HRC/EDD.
- Oversee global escalation processes related to HRC/EDD.
Requirements
- 8+ years of EDD experience.
- ACAMS, ACFCS or other industry leading certification.
- 4+ years of experience managing the periodic reviews including the monitoring of high risk customers.
- Knowledge and experience with global CDD/EDD requirements.
- Knowledge and experience with implementing customer risk scoring frameworks.
- Deep understanding of AML/CFT and sanctions risks.
- Knowledge of global licensing requirements related to financial services and crypto related business activities.
- Experience with complex beneficial ownership structures.
- Excellent communication, analytical, logical thinking, problem solving, and writing skills.
- Adaptable, open-minded, and comfortable to work in a fast-paced remote working environment.
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Communications Skills
- Legal Consulting
- Logical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Risk Analysis
- Team Collaboration