KYCAML Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Review and investigate daily transaction monitoring alerts for potential fraud and money laundering
  

• Conduct enhanced due diligence against designated high-risk accounts
  

• Perform manual AML and KYC checks as needed
  

• Effectively utilize systems, both internal and external, to perform job functions and maintain accurate records
  

• Prepare and file SARs in a timely manner
  

• Set and maintain SAR filing standards & provide feedback
  

• Investigate potential suspicious activities escalated by outside teams
  

• Review potential hits against OFAC for a positive match
  

• Ensure there is strong oversight of all compliance operations including AML, Fraud, Sanctions, KYC/CIP/CDD and EDD, PEP, & OFAC sanctions
  

• Provide advice and guidance to other teams and key stakeholders regionally and globally, on BSA, AML/CTF and OFAC sanctions regulations as well as related Metaprise policies and procedures
  

• Support in the development and maintenance of the global compliance financial crime oversight framework and our North American AML, Sanctions, and KYC policies
  

• Prepare and deliver quarterly compliance reports to Executive Management
  

• Maintain employee training materials and standards, as well as deliver training to the team
  

• Challenge first-line teams on the development of controls and provide approvals on any control changes, new products, features, or business partnerships
  

• Represent BSA/AML compliance oversight both internally and externally to regulators, auditors and partners as required showcasing Metaprise s strong oversight compliance framework
  

• Contribute to the companys BSA/AML Financial Crime Risk Assessment
  

• Horizon scanning of new FinCrime regulatory developments and maintaining oversight of the implementation of such development which impacts business activities
  

• Oversee Metaprise s 314b program, law enforcement responses, and information sharing with partner banks
  

• Mentoring, developing, and leading junior compliance team members
  

• Update AML manuals, policies, and procedures, schedule procedural audits, prepare weekly and monthly reports to internal and external stakeholders, make filings with regulatory bodies, and perform activity reviews
  

• Act as a KYC/AML subject matter expert
  

• Ensure all transactions are in compliance with financial regulations
  

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of AML/CTF-related reports
  

• Responsible for mitigating the operational risk associated with regulatory change, by applying a rigorous and consistent process to the end-to-end management of
  

• Liaison & communicate with external partners, complete requests, & participate in meetings
  

• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in finance/compliance is preferable
  

• Experience in Financial Crime in either Testing, Advisory, Audit or Legal capacity; experience in online risk (fraud, AML/CTF) prevention
  

• In-depth knowledge of Financial Crime (BSA, AML, OFAC, ABC ) laws and regulations and other pertinent regulatory guidance in order to assess financial crime risks within Metaprise
  

• Understanding of Control, Compliance/AML, and Investigation functions in the Banking industry, and understanding of the possible implications of financial sanctions on banks and financial institutions (OFAC, HM Treasury, EU, and UN sanctions)
  

• Strong research background and ability to understand the implications of financial sanctions on professionals/blocked people/Specially designated nationals (SDNs) and the risks of dealing with them
  

• Understanding of sourcing information from various data sources, (Bloomberg, Factiva, Lexis Nexis ) and in several cases utilizing financial reports and audited statements for such purposes
  

• Experience with training/mentoring junior team members
  

• Experience with conducting risk assessments
  

• Experience conducting QA/QC on SARs
  

• Experience filing SARs or OFAC reports electronically
  

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability

The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities have been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19

As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our Employees are expected to follow the Firms current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firms vaccine record tool and may include Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health Metaprise will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable

We offer a competitive total rewards package including a base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation may be awarded in recognition of individual achievements and We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centres, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring

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