Job Title:

Know Your Customer (KYC) Operations Analyst

Location:

CityScape

What you'll do:

The position of KYC Operations Analyst is a part of Financial Crimes Compliance and reports up through the KYC Operations Group. The KYC Operations Analyst is responsible for reviewing and assessing client information for both individuals and business entities in order to determine AML risk. Analysts will ensure that proper information is collected and verified during initial onboarding and perform various updates and reviews throughout the lifecycle of the client relationship. The Analyst will conduct independent research using various internal systems and external tools to ensure that the bank has properly identified the client, understands our client’s profile and the associated AML risks and has assigned the appropriate level of risk to that relationship.
ResponsibilitiesTimely analysis of client onboarding information to verify accuracy and completenessPerforming enhanced due diligence for clients considered in higher risk categoriesConducting periodic and/or event driven reviews of client relationshipsThorough documentation of all steps taken during the review processAdhere to bank policy, procedure and regulatory requirements and maintain a strict level of confidentialityWork in a team oriented and collaborative environment to ensure overall unit goals and deadlines are metEstablish working relationships with key business partners across all lines of businessProvide support and guidance to bank’s operational areas and assist with implementation of KYC related programs for the bankAssist with special projects and data gathering for audit and/or regulatory purposesAssist with internal audit and federal regulatory examinations

What you'll need:

BS/BA degree or the equivalent work or military experienceTwo (2) years of experience in a financial institutionKnowledge of AML risks as they relate to transactional and credit operations of bank products and servicesUnderstanding of complex business ownership hierarchies and entity typesKnowledge of business entity documentation (e.g. Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Good Standing, LLC Agreement, PC’s and Partnerships)CAMS Certification preferredAbility to meet regulatory deadlines with a sense of urgency while maintaining a high level of professionalism

Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About the company:

Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC.  AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company.

Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488.  When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.  We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.

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