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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 across the firm’s global footprint. The role reports to the Global Head of KYC/EDD.

Responsibilities

• Managing KYC/EDD activities performed in the second line of defense, including policy/standards, advisory, oversight, assurance, and resolution of risk issues/escalations.
• Supporting a multi-year KYC transformation program by partnering with the first line of defense to drive enhancements to systems and controls.
• Acting as a subject matter expert to support a team of EDD professionals who onboard and perform periodic reviews of high-risk and complex customer relationships.
• Providing AML/KYC advice, guidance, and effective challenge.
• Working closely with the first line of defense to drive centralization and efficiency in KYC/EDD processes and controls.
• Ensuring controls are adhered to by business functions across the firm’s global footprint.
• Supporting regulatory examinations, internal audits, and other assurance testing reviews.
• Proactively identifying risks and taking corrective action to implement solutions to improve control effectiveness.
• Enhancing reporting on KYC/CDD/EDD and providing regular updates to governance bodies.
• Managing multiple projects and meeting timely deadlines.

Requirements

• Significant experience in financial services compliance or risk management.
• Significant years of anti-money-laundering (including KYC/CDD/EDD).
• Strong knowledge of risk management processes and controls.
• Prior experience supporting KYC transformation in a global financial institution.
• Knowledge of businesses, 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.
• 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
• Communication

Location

• London
• Chicago

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Experienced

About the Company

• Northern Trust is a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services.
• Since 1889, the company has aligned its efforts with its guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity.
• With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, Northern Trust serves sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
• As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture with a strong history of financial strength and stability.
• Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities it serves.
• Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of its culture.

Equal Opportunity

• Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities.