Manager of AML/KYC

Corporation Service - West Orange, NJ

Full-time - Manager

West Orange, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

CSC's US Fund Solutions group is seeking a Manager for the AML/KYC team to support the AML/KYC verification process for private equity investors, due diligence validation efforts for new clients and to build out the team as the business grows. The Manager candidate will manage the AML/KYC verification process for all engaged client relationships ensuring superior and accurate service with their designated team members. Deliverables include administration services provided to private equity funds and related clients, which includes but is not limited to: Ensure operational excellence in the AML/KYC on-boarding, client data maintenance, document review, and remediation/KYC refresh processes and suggest or adopt best practices for process improvements to be shared across the team. Act as first point of escalation for AML/KYC specialists in making decisions regarding client onboarding, AML risk assessment, and potential de-marketing high risk clients. Work alongside AML/KYC specialists performing first LOD activities. Escalate and liaise with internal Compliance Partners to address potential risks identified as part of on-boarding new clients, on-going monitoring, and remediation/KYC refresh of existing clients. May manage multiple functions and lead compliance projects, where appropriate. Facilitate and coordinate client service delivery relationship for AML/KYC activities. Participate in career development, supervision, and training of staff. Internal responsibilities (filing, status reports, time tracking, etc.) Participate in the development of production and quality goals to ensure the team meets them within their function. Maintain issue-tracking databases, including documenting and reporting the status of issues, root causes, and associated corrective actions. Assist in defining team's deliverables, content, and quality metrics. Contribute to the risk assessment of clients and, for clients designated under the Risk Based Approach as "Low/Med/High Risk". Escalate all High-Risk investors/clients, as appropriate, to the Director, Compliance and/or legal teams for review and decisioning on further escalation to MLRO and Deputy MLRO for review and approval. Document and update operations procedures and SOP as needed. Support, maintain, update and test all AML/KYC applications as it relates to investor and/or client AML/KYC processes. Research and analyze background of new and existing clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage the AML/KYC verification process for all engaged client relationships.
• Ensure operational excellence in the AML/KYC on-boarding, client data maintenance, document review, and remediation/KYC refresh processes.
• Act as first point of escalation for AML/KYC specialists regarding client onboarding and AML risk assessment.
• Work alongside AML/KYC specialists performing first LOD activities.
• Liaise with internal Compliance Partners to address potential risks during client onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
• Manage multiple functions and lead compliance projects as appropriate.
• Facilitate and coordinate client service delivery for AML/KYC activities.
• Participate in career development, supervision, and training of staff.
• Maintain issue-tracking databases and document the status of issues and corrective actions.
• Assist in defining team's deliverables, content, and quality metrics.
• Contribute to the risk assessment of clients based on the Risk Based Approach.
• Escalate High-Risk investors/clients to the Director, Compliance and/or legal teams.
• Document and update operations procedures and SOP as needed.
• Support, maintain, update and test all AML/KYC applications related to investor and/or client processes.
• Research and analyze background of new and existing clients.

Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in business, legal or related industry.
• A minimum of four years of experience as a leader in AML/KYC.
• Strong change control management skills.
• Exceptional research and analytical skills with the ability to analyze large amounts of data.
• Experience defining, tracking, and reporting metrics and Key Performance Indicators.
• AML-specific knowledge and experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of executing projects encompassing new Fraud/AML scenarios and regulatory requirements is an asset.
• Able to multitask and perform tasks under strict deadlines.
• Experience delegating and training staff.
• Experience managing client relationships.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Experience with Investor Services functionalities and processes.

Nice-to-haves

• ACAMs or CAFP designation preferred but not required.