Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service and specialist expertise. As an AML Compliance Analyst, you will be part of the Global Financial Crimes Compliance Team, performing due diligence on clients to ensure compliance with AML regulations and collaborating with the front office to mitigate financial crime risks.
Responsibilities
- Review client files to ensure adherence to global KYC requirements. Conduct detailed client assessments to ensure compliance with AML, CFT, and internal financial crime prevention policies
- Conduct enhanced due diligence searches on a risk-based approach
- Support global network of relationship managers by reviewing and approving client files according to local country KYC uplifts
- Work with KYC Coordinators to clarify relevant file details when necessary
- Determine appropriate client documentation to align with risk rating of client and nature of relationship with BBH
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert, processing escalations and making risk-based recommendations in line with the Firm's Compliance Risk Appetite
- Ensure that daily work is completed in accordance with defined procedures, while using judgment to ask questions on areas the procedures do not cover
- Assist with ad-hoc projects
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all work is completed accurately and within deadlines
- Communicate professionally and constructively to effectively resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner
- Develop an understanding of AML and Sanctions requirements and implications
- Identify and escalate potential problem items to Management quickly and efficiently
- Ensure timely completion of all mandatory training requirements
- Stay abreast of regulatory changes and AML-related news
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent work experience
- 1-3 years of Financial Services or Banking industry experience, with at least one year experience in an AML or Sanctions monitoring role is recommended
- Possess an understanding of applicable U.S. laws, such as the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements, a plus
- Progressive attitude to work, with a view to continuous improvement
- Ability to see through gray areas and assess AML-related risks
- Ability to liaise across departments/functions as needed for research and analysis
- Ability to identify, recommend and implement improvements to existing processes
- Fluency in English is mandatory
- Good knowledge of standard MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong analytical and research/investigative skills
- Ability to communicate professionally through effective verbal and written skills
- Demonstrates respect and values diversity of ideas
- Good organizational skills and detail-oriented
- Fosters team spirit
- Demonstrates flexibility
- Proactive self-starter who is goal oriented
Benefits
- Base salary
- Discretionary bonuses
- Profit-sharing
- Long-term savings
- Healthcare
- Income protection
- Professional development opportunities
- Time off
Company Overview
Brown Brothers Harriman is an American partnership bank that offers a range of international investment and banking services. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.bbh.com.
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