The AVP will assess Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), anti-money laundering, and reputational risk matters identified through the execution of the Firm's protocols for both new and existing customers. This primarily includes reviewing, assessing and, where necessary, escalating certain clients' source of wealth to examine potential ML risk exposure for the Firm. Source of wealth encompasses the business, employment, or other activities that have contributed to the total worth of an individual or entity. In addition, the IM Financial Crimes Risk AVP will have ultimate responsibility for escalating risk issues related to these processes with a particular focus on reviewing certain new and existing clients' source of wealth. Manage the end-to-end workflow of a program focused on assessing the source of wealth of new and existing clients to effectively mitigate potential ML risk exposure, including but not limited to: Actively managing and leading processes supporting the Firm's customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) program with a specific focus on source of wealth analysis and corroboration; Managing data and trend analysis related to the source of wealth review process and providing reporting to relevant stakeholders; Serving as a point of contact for questions, issues and escalations related to the review of certain clients' source of wealth Reviewing and responding to monthly quality control findings related to the source of wealth review process Providing supervisory support and training for Financial Crimes Risk Analysts through developing individual and team skills and providing timely constructive feedback Drafting and updating procedures and desktop guidance related to the client onboarding process; Leading key projects and initiatives related to assessing and mitigating the Firm's exposure to money laundering and reputational risk-relevant activities; Partnering with business partners involved in the account opening process; and Partnering with the Second Line of Defense Compliance teams to monitor client relationships on an ongoing basis. investigate, identify issues, impacts and trends to propose comprehensive solutions; work independently and in a team environment; handle highly confidential information with appropriate discretion; work in a high volume, fast paced environment; and work in a matrixed organization; leveraging resources across the organization to complete deliverables. Have 5+ years of relevant experience with BSA/AML Regulations within the financial services industry, or at a financial services regulator (e.g., FINRA, Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Reserve Bank, etc.); Experience focused on examining potential clients' source of wealth during the client onboarding process; Have an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or other related field; Strong knowledge of Know Your Customer, Customer Identification Program and CDD requirements; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; Working knowledge of MS Office; Strong leadership qualities with the ability to manage teams and evidence a strong work ethic as well as a high degree of integrity Expertise in examining potential clients' source of wealth during the client onboarding process; and/or Certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license is a plus. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $135,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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