AVP, KYC Compliance Analyst; Mandarin Speaking

Job description

Our client, a leading financial services organization, is seeking a AVP, KYC Compliance Analyst-Mandarin to join their dedicated team. As a AVP, KYC Compliance Analyst-Mandarin, you will be an integral part of the Compliance Department supporting the KYC and AML functions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities, which will align successfully within the organization.

Location: NYC 10172 (100% Onsite)

Salary: $75,000 – $100,000

Level: AVP

Support the Branch’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance program with a heavy focus on high-complexity Know Your Customer (KYC) operations. This role requires a blend of regulatory theory and hands‑on operational experience in Customer Identification Programs (CIP),
Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD). The analyst will ensure that the Branch’s KYC programs—particularly regarding syndicate/bilateral lending and trade finance—remain in strict adherence with US regulatory laws and internal risk appetites.

• Complex File Management: Execute and oversee the KYC lifecycle for complex institutional clients, including foreign and domestic entities, banks, and non-bank financial institutions.
• PEP & Sanctions Analysis: Identify and define Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), mapping their specific relations and influence over associated entities to determine potential reputational and corruption risks.
• UBO Identification: Perform deep‑dive analysis into Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) structures for diverse scenarios, including tiered foreign entities and complex corporate shells, ensuring all ownership requirements are met.
• Correspondent Banking (CPB): Conduct specialized due diligence for Correspondent Banking relationships, assessing the AML/KYC controls of respondent banks and performing required annual reviews.
• Quality Control & Approval: Review and approve KYC profiles for new onboarding, periodic reviews, and event‑triggered updates.
• Transactional Due Diligence: Perform trade finance transaction reviews, providing compliance‑based approvals or denials based on red‑flag indicators.
• LOB Advisory: Serve as a subject matter expert for the Front Office, providing guidance on KYC requirements for syndicate and bilateral lending.
• Reporting & Translation: Assist the Team Lead with Head Office (HO) reporting, including technical translation of compliance documents between English and Mandarin.
• Remediation: Support the team in addressing Internal Audit findings and regulatory exam inquiries.

• Core Banking
  
  Experience:
  
  3–6 years of AML/KYC‑related experience specifically within a Commercial or Corporate Banking environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of BSA/AML/CFT, USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC regulations.
• Operational Expertise: Proven ability to map complex ownership (UBO) and manage the nuances of Correspondent Banking Due Diligence (CBDD).
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  
  Professional fluency in Mandarin (Written/Verbal) is required for Head Office communication and document translation.
• Systems Proficiency:
  
  Experience with industry‑standard tools such as Surety, Bridger Insight, or Lexis Nexis
  .
• Product Knowledge: Strong familiarity with lending and trade finance products.
• Soft Skills: High level of maturity and ethics; ability to prioritize a high‑volume desk in a fast‑paced onsite environment.

• CAMS (Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist) certification.
• Prior experience in a US branch of a foreign banking organization (FBO).

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment dedicated to compliance excellence.
• Engage in meaningful work that ensures the integrity of financial operations.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals committed to growth and development.
• Gain valuable experience in a globally recognized organization.
• Be part of a company that values ethical practices and professional integrity.

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