KYC Review Analyst Senior- Ops

KYC Review Analyst Senior - Ops

City National Bank

Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence background investigations for commercial loan borrowers in adherence with credit policy and compliance with BSA and USA Patriot Act. Responsible for the quality assurance and integrity of the "Know Your Client" (KYC) program on new and existing client relationships. Perform review and provide clearance on potential negative news alerts for new clients or during periodic client reviews.

Perform prospect client reviews and provide recommendations prior to onboarding prospects as well as other referrals from line units.

• Conduct periodic reviews of clients to determine compliance risk, identify deviations from expected behaviors based on client profile and update profile to determine accuracy of client risk level.
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for commercial loan borrowers and prospect reviews utilizing a variety of internal bank systems and external research tools, subscription-based websites, public records to investigate, research, and prepare documentation/summaries consistent with resolution of investigation.
• Review and verify that a Know Your Client (KYC) is completed for new accounts, and Anticipated Activity questions for Business and Individual clients with new transactional accounts.
• Review and clear potential negative news alerts on new clients and during periodic client reviews and accelerate true matches accordingly.
• Escalate restricted or prohibited activity consistent with CNB policy requiring BSA Escalation discovered through research to HRC (High Risk Client) and/or unusual activity to Compliance Investigations.
• Assist with training of new hires and conduct quality control review of junior level analyst reviews.
• Participate in and complete ad‑hoc projects.
• Perform timely investigations with well‑reasoned and supported decision-making, conduct follow‑up with line colleagues for any missing or necessary information, complete required training, and perform other duties as assigned or requested.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in Banking Services, branch operations, risk management or related function and three years’ of BSA/AML experience.
• 2+ years’ experience using Microsoft Office.

• Analytical skills, solid understanding of deposit and loan transactions, use of good judgment, attention to detail, internet savvy, good knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Acts, great communication and writing skills.

Starting base salary: $71,869 - $114,797 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date.
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution.
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources.
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time.
• Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs.
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team.
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement.

Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.

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