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Job Purpose & Scope
The Know Your Customer (KYC) Analyst reports to the KYC Manager and is responsible for timely performing new or existing high-risk customer reviews or for reviewing AML negative media alerts.
Essential Job Functions
Performs new and existing high-risk customer reviews and AML negative media alerts timely as assigned by the KYC Team Leads.
Assists the Senior KYC Analyst in reviewing high risk customer know your customer information and transactions to identify inconsistent information and unusual or potentially suspicious activity.
Reviews new and existing high-risk customer reviews and AML negative media alerts for accuracy and completeness.
Dispositions new and existing high-risk customer reviews and AML negative media alerts.
Refers unusual or potentially suspicious activity to KYC Team Leads or higher for review before sending to the FIU Investigations team.
Recommends the exiting of customer relationships to KYC Management due to suspected illegal, unusual or unauthorized activity.
Assists other teams within BSA Administration, as necessary
Performs or assigns other tasks as directed by the KYC Manager.
Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in the performance of essential job functions.
Maintains good attendance and punctuality to work.
Follows Bank policy, procedures, and guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of the FFIEC BSA/AML and OFAC regulations
Knowledge of due diligence and enhanced due diligence processes and advanced research techniques using the Internet, public websites and third-party repositories
Knowledge of BSA/AML laws (including Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, US Treasury AML guidelines and OFAC requirements)
Working knowledge of AML software and case management systems
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work projects
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including ability to present to senior and executive management
Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently, without supervision
Ability to demonstrate effective organizational, time management, and project management skills
Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail
Skill in using computer and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or commensurate work experience required
Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in AML (or comparable field), preferably focusing on KYC/CDD/EDD, required
Financial institution work experience preferred
Professional Certification (CAMS, CFE, CBAP, CRCM) or other related certifications or willingness to obtain preferred
Job Expectations
Operate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation.
Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills, and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.
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EEO Statement
Bank OZK is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Member FDIC.