KYC Specialist

Job Title: KYC Specialist
Location: Chicago IL 60603
Duration: Contract

Job description:

• 1 to 4 years of KYC Operations experience
• Perform KYC and client documentation analysis in support of the approval process for new customers, along with any remediation, renewal or amendments for existing customers, and identify and apply regulatory requirements of the applicable jurisdiction and internal procedures.
• Study of legal and commercial documents, to understand the client´s activity, structure, and associated risk.
• Obtain a general understanding of and execute Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and internal procedures, in accordance with local and global principles.
• Address business questions and advise about onboarding requirements and status.
• Ensure client records are compliant with applicable rules, protecting reputation, assets and finances of the Bank.
• Control and follow-up on pending client documentation by liaising with internal Lines of Business.
• Perform client searches on publicly available sources to obtain relevant information and documentation.
• Perform party creation and maintenance of new clients in the client Global Reference Data Systems, considering current procedures and evidencing the client´s information in the record.
• Teamwork with other supporting areas, such as Compliance, Internal Controls, Technology, Client Services, as well as with Regional and Global Client Onboarding teams.
• Prepare data or reports, as required by regulatory needs related to clients.
• Participate in special activities as requested

Required skills

• Subject matter knowledge of KYC client onboarding.
• Skill set to perform daily analytical activities.
• Strong collaboration skills to interface with different teams.
• Capable to build strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Out-of-the-box thinking, to resolve daily queries from client business stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Graduate or advanced bachelor student.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized, proactive and motivated with strong prioritization skills, innovative and problem-solving skills, and a control mindset.
• Ability to deliver value-added support to business partners and clients in a timely and accurate manner.
• Sense of urgency to meet tight deadlines.
• Team player and willingness to collaborate.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to accept new assignments and challenges in a rapidly changing environment.
• Capable to handle multiple tasks on a daily basis.

Job Type: Contract

Work Location: In person