SVB: Commercial Payments Enhanced Due Diligence Associate

Job Title

This is a hybrid role that can only be hired in Raleigh, Charlotte, Austin, Denver, Chicago or Phoenix.

Overview

SVB's First Line of Defense Enhanced Due Diligence Know Your Customer ("EDD KYC") team is responsible for conducting enhanced due diligence on client segments that may pose a higher risk for money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, or reputation risk in support of all legal and regulatory requirements as a large financial institution. You will be tasked with leading enhanced due diligence reviews of prospective and existing clients, ensuring that they are compliant with FCB's enhanced due diligence requirements. You will be the identified expert on relevant higher risk segment BSA/AML compliance for the FCB Commercial Bank by the relationship team and clients. You will engage with peers and risk professionals, all levels of management, and other internal or external constituents to deliver comprehensive views on EDD matters and represent the reasoning of EDD disposition on behalf of the organization.

Responsibilities

Perform thorough EDD reviews on new and existing clients engaged in higher risk business models including Money Service Businesses (MSBs), Third-Party Payment Processors Loan or Finance Companies, and other Non-Bank Financial Institutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Conduct in-depth analysis of client profiles, business activities and ownership structures to assess money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crime risks. Review and verify client documentation including identification documents, business licenses, financial statements, and transaction records to ensure accuracy and completeness of KYC information. Assist clients and prospects in establishing the proper control environment to ensure compliance with the Bank's requirements.

Serve as subject matter expert and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards and best practices related to EDD, KYC, BSA, Sanctions and AML regulations. Document and maintain accurate records of due diligence reviews, including findings, decisions, and supporting documentation in accordance with internal policies and regulatory standards. Partner with Compliance, Internal Audit, and other departments to respond to examinations and audit requests, manage execution and implementation of action plans, and ensure all processes and changes implemented fully comply with applicable regulations and legislation, standards, policies, and guidelines.

Assists with identifying and managing existing and emerging risks identified through reviews. Conduct assessments and profiling of prospects and clients through the EDD process based on their risk factors including business type and any applicable geographical risks. Identify and communicates opportunities to automate/streamline quality and risk management efforts.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share insights, provide support and guidance on policies, procedures and best practices, promoting a culture of compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of Payments Enhanced Due Diligence experience in Financial Services, First Line Risk, Enterprise Risk, AML/Sanctions Risk or Operational Risk OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in FLOD KYC/Compliance/Risk role reviewing financial technology (Fintech) or Banking as a Service (BaaS) relationships at a Large Financial Institution (LFI)
• Demonstrate strong understanding of Anti-Money Laundering risk related to payments and FinTech business models including, payment processors, loan or finance companies, and other NBFIs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of international and regional financial crimes risks, to include but not limited to Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Terrorism Financing risks, fraud, and the prevention and mitigation processes and controls.
• Understanding of the compliance and regulatory frameworks that apply to financial institutions with an emphasis on FinCEN regulations, FFIEC guidelines, Bank Secrecy Act and US PATRIOT ACT.
• Ability to assess compliance programs, processes, controls.
• Ability to work independently with some direction and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and leaders to attain common goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally, in person and by telephone, with all relationship teams and with bank clients.
• Ability to work independently, have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of risk techniques, practices, and control frameworks.
• Good analytical, research, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong individual contributor with the ability to work effectively as a team.
• Flexibility in learning new topics, handling change and deadlines to address newly identified risks or process changes.

If hired in Chicago, the base pay for this position is relative to your experience but the range is generally $89,000 - $120,000 annually. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at