KYC Operations

Summary

Join Column, a bank and software company, as a KYC Ops role to safeguard the Bank from financial crimes and ensure compliance with AML and Sanctions regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., CAMS) is preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in AML compliance, specifically KYC; experience in an execution role required
• Quality control/testing within a financial institution’s AML Compliance program preferred
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Excellent writing skills
• In-depth knowledge of AML laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in AML software and data analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Execute the collection, review, and reconciliation of CIP and CDD information consistent with the Bank’s standards and customer risk ranking methodology
• Quality Control: You will execute quality control oversight of the Bank’s customer onboarding. This includes detailed review of CIP, CDD, and EDD (where relevant) to confirm customer files satisfy all applicable requirements
• Onboarding Management: End-to-end ownership of the customer file, including its compilation, tracking, reporting, and completion
• Strategy and Planning : Develop and execute a risk-based Quality Control plan, ensuring that it covers all critical aspects of KYC, including CIP, customer due diligence, and EDD
• Collaboration : Work closely with members of the BSA/AML Compliance and Growth teams to ensure all customers have accurate, complete, and up-to-date customer files
• Training and Development : Provide training to team members based on themes that emerge from control reviews
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and efficiency improvements within the Bank’s KYC and onboarding process

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, including options that are 100% covered by Column for you and 50% covered for your dependents
• FSA and HSA account options to enable use of pre-tax money for medical and dependent care expenses
• 401k plan, including self-directed brokerage options
• Flexible time-off policy - take the time off that you want and need to relax and recharge
• 100% paid parental leave
• Catered lunches and dinners for SF employees
• Commuter benefits
• Regular team building events, including annual offsite