Anti Money Laundering

Who we are looking for:
Looking for a Quality control specialist with hands on experience in KYC process who can strengthen the Global AML Centre’s reputation for excellence in risk management by demonstrating clear ownership of risks, exercising discipline in risk management processes, and delivering on heightened regulatory requirements.

Why this role is important to us:
The team you will be joining is Risk Excellence which is one of the four pillars of GAC. You will be expected to Holistic assessment of risks identified in KYC cases verified by Global AML Centre by following a risk based methodology to provide reasonable assurance for operational effectiveness and to minimize regulatory, monetary and reputational risks for the team and the team's service recipients.

What you will be responsible for:

- Perform quality control checks of KYC records following a risk based approach, focused on overall risk outcome
- Demonstrate an understanding of the entity and if the current risk rating is appropriate
- Summarize the AML risk profile of entities
- Support the Outsourcing Governance Specialist/Risk Excellence Lead with commentary to support regular quality reporting to stakeholders
- Establish strong relations with key stakeholders
- Assist with external regulatory examinations or testing
- Develop / update Risk Excellence team procedures / guidance notes / controls in accordance with standards, technology and operating model changes
- Follow the speak up, listen up values - including timely escalation of AML concerns, suspicious activity or any corporate policy breaches
- Attend and participate in AML awareness training sessions to continue to enhance the quality of deliverables
- Support ad hoc and/ or strategic projects as required
- Demonstrate commitment to AML risk excellence through the provision of ancillary tasks that support the firms know your customer due diligence
- Maintain role-specific knowledge of the current anti-money laundering and financial crime risks and issues through completion of the annual AML Academy, and any other financial crime training deemed applicable to the role.

What we value:
These skills will help you succeed in this role:

- Ability to engage with senior staff across multiple locations
- Evidence of strong communication & influencing skills
- Strong presentation skills including experience in face to face presentations to senior management
- Proven ability to work towards tight deadlines
- Problem solving ability
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills
- Good Microsoft Excel and Word skills
- Very good language skills in English
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree and above from recognized university
- 3+ years of experience in AML / KYC client on boarding / periodic reviews or compliance function will be added advantage

Secondary Skills (Good to Have)
- Understanding of Quality Check frame work and identify process gaps
- Advanced knowledge of anti-money laundering / know-your-customer regulations

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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