AML Compliance Specialist - Client Intelligence Unit (“CIU”)
SoFi
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The role
The AML Compliance Specialist - CIU will be responsible for conducting due diligence on new and existing customer relationships to ascertain whether potential legal, regulatory, or reputational risk exists. The AML Compliance Specialist - CIU will conduct comprehensive research and document their analysis and conclusions within the SoFi case management system.
What you’ll do:
Review Sanctions, PEP, and Adverse Media alerts as part of Customer Due Diligence (“CDD”) reviews, for new and existing customers and disposition, including evaluation of whether AML risks and/or red flags are present, and escalate as appropriate
Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (“EDD”) periodic reviews of existing customers based on customer risk rating, including external due diligence, counterparty reviews, account/transaction reviews and historical alert/case reviews.
Assist with the execution of risk-based customer termination process
Complete FinCEN 314(a) screening processes per documented internal procedures
Conduct research utilizing available systems, databases, and the internet, consistent with investigatory procedures
What you’ll need:
Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in a related field
2-4 years of experience in the finance industry focusing on customer and transaction screening, CDD and EDD
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and across different business lines
Excellent working knowledge of AML/BSA laws and regulations relative to money laundering and terrorist financing and the ability to apply this knowledge in assessing transaction activity
Skill in:
Experience with AML CDD and EDD, including conducting customer and transactional activity reviews
Excellent organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills are required
Must be able to multi-task, adapt well to changing priorities, and effectively prioritize workflow to meet critical deadlines
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and changing environment; must work well under pressure
Excellent analytical skills and communication required
Nice to have:
CAMS certification preferred or willingness to obtain within the initial 12 months of hire