AML Specialist, AVP

He AML Specialist (possibility of coordinator) will operationally supervise and execute activities related to International Private Banking (Bank and Broker Dealer) and Branch. Perform Customer Due Diligence/Enhanced Due Diligence (“CDD/EDD/CIP/KYC”), screening of clients for derogatory information and/or sanctions exposure (as well experience with calibration and updates of respective systems involved in the processes mentioned in this section). Assess information for clients in general, including Higher Risk/Complex International customers by administering the Anti-Money Laundering Laws, in order to mitigate, analyze, approve and assess different types of risks. Assist the Bank/Broker dealer in complying with applicable laws, rules and regulations, as well as with financial services practices and controls (KPIs/Data management/Analytics).

Responsibilities

• Work on the necessary support to strengthen the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering program, CDD/KYC/ Monitoring/Screening and its respective data management;
• Execute and complete BSA/AML/OFAC related investigations ;
• Assist in the gathering of documentation and information requested by internal, external, and regulatory auditors;
• Collaborate during audit examinations in the gathering of documentation and information, and provide reports requested by local, regional or head office auditors and regulatory authorities;
• Assisting with the review, supervision and control of account opening documentation for new accounts, as well as documentation reviews for maintenance and changes on established accounts, and prepare related risk scores with adequate documentation to support the work performed when applicable;
• Assists execution or confirmation of blocking accounts and assessing unblocking requests and other triggering events as determined by regulation;
• Compliance with BSA/AML/OFAC laws, rules, regulations and support with the update the bank’s BSA/AML policies and procedures where and when applicable
• Control, Report and participate in some special projects as for example: Bearer Shares control and semi-annual review, PEPs Annual Due Diligence, Correspondent Banking and Wire Review, Transactions codes’ mapping, Model Validation, Annual re-profiling of the portfolio, preparation of AML/OFAC Risk Assessment, and Internal Risk Committee material;
• Support systems updates, mapping and improvements (as well tests) demanded by new regulations requirements or other business needs (experience with systems implementations required);
• Support manager on AML projects (review existing processes, design new workflows, support IT do design new systems, prepare BRDs, review contracts to establish relationships with vendors), perform tests, implementations, follow ups, efficiency, etc.);
• Agile methodology, project management, and programming/understanding/skills to work with solutions in platforms such as Java, Alterix, SQL, Phyton, Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in AML
• Knowledge of BSA/AML, Federal and State Banking Regulations
• Banking knowledge
• AML Certification
• Detail oriented individual with analytical skills, ability to conduct in-depth research and possess strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
• Must be well-organized and capable of performing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to prioritize and use sound judgment
• Fluency in Portuguese and/or Spanish
• Ability to supervise staff, project management