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About the Role

An experienced Know Your Customer (KYC)/Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) subject matter expert is needed in the Global Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) function to manage and oversee KYC/EDD processes and controls globally.

Responsibilities

• Manage KYC/EDD activities in the second line of defense, including policy/standards, advisory, oversight, assurance, and risk issue resolution.
• Support a multi-year KYC transformation program by partnering with the first line of defense to enhance systems and controls.
• Act as a subject matter expert for a team of EDD professionals onboarding and reviewing high-risk and complex customer relationships.
• Provide AML/KYC advice, guidance, and effective challenge.
• Collaborate with the first line of defense to centralize and improve efficiency in KYC/EDD processes and controls.
• Ensure business functions globally adhere to controls.
• Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and assurance testing reviews.
• Proactively identify risks, implement corrective actions, and manage risk issues/escalations.
• Enhance reporting on KYC/CDD/EDD and provide updates to governance bodies.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Several years of experience in financial services compliance or risk management.
• Several years of anti-money-laundering experience, including KYC/CDD/EDD.
• Strong knowledge of risk management processes and controls.
• Prior experience supporting KYC transformation in a global financial institution.
• Knowledge of business(es), products, and services.
• Strong technical competence and subject matter expertise in KYC/CDD/EDD.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable FCC-related laws and regulations and ability to apply this to the company’s business.
• Ability to proactively identify, analyze, and manage FCC-related risks.
• Ability to drive multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and for the duration of employment.
• Northern Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Skills

• Know Your Customer (KYC)
• Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
• Financial Crime Compliance (FCC)
• Anti-money-laundering (AML)
• Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Management

Location

• London
• Chicago

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Experienced

Benefits

• Flexible and collaborative work culture
• Strong history of financial strength and stability
• Movement within the organization is encouraged
• Senior leaders are accessible
• Inclusive workplace
• Assisting the communities we serve
• Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with health conditions and disabilities

About the Company

• Northern Trust is a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services.
• Founded in 1889, the company is guided by principles of Service, Expertise, and Integrity.
• With over 135 years of financial experience and more than 24,000 partners, Northern Trust serves sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
• Northern Trust is a global financial leader with over 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide.
• The company focuses on work-life balance, career mobility, and unique opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

• Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities.
• Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
• It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
• Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age.
• All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice.
• This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.
• Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
• It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.