Compliance EDD/High Risk Client Analyst - APAC or Americas

Responsibilities

• Supporting completion of EDD reviews for high risk customers
• Assessing high-risk customer transaction activity to ensure it is commensurate with the nature of the business
• Conducting risk assessments on new and existing customers
• Leading projects related to EDD enhancements
• Remain current on global EDD standards such as FATF, as well as local requirements in regions that the company operates
• Provide AML/CFT subject matter expertise
• Manage high risk customer escalations from the first line of defense and other business units
• Drafting of documentation including, but not limited to policies, programs, procedures, guidance documents, training materials, and impact assessment/analysis

Requirements

• ACAMs, ACFCS or other industry leading certification would be an advantage
• Knowledge and experience with global CDD/EDD requirements
• 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
• Fluency in English is mandatory. Fluency in additional languages would be an advantage
• Located in the Americas or in APAC (most of the current team members are based in Europe)