KYC Specialist – To $70K – Dallas, TX – Job # 3662
Who We Are
The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. In fact, most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants themselves!
We know how to evaluate the very best banking and accounting talent available in the market. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group stands ready to deliver premium results for you.
The Position
Our bank client is seeking to fill a KYC Specilaist role in the Dallas, TX area. The position is responsible for making recommendations to KYC Management related to the appropriateness of a specific risk designation based on the outcome of the research, transaction analysis, and questionnaire/form completion for high-risk customers.
The opportunity has a generous salary of up to $70K and a benefits package. (This is not a remote position).
KYC Specialist responsibilities include:
- Maintains continuous awareness of policy/procedure updates resulting from changing regulatory requirements and adheres strictly to the Code of Ethics and all BSA/AML information security and confidentiality requirements, without exception. This duty is performed daily. Performs customer research and transaction analysis for new and existing customers found to pose a higher risk of exposure to ML/TF based on the bank customer risk rating model, both new and ongoing. This duty is performed daily.
- Provides input into the risk model feedback loop to ensure customers have scored accurately without compromising the integrity of the model based on customer risk review outcomes. This duty is performed monthly.
- Evaluates system generated Alerts associated with customers granted custom monitoring profiles when activity exceeds expected.
- Submits referrals to the Alert Investigation Team where appropriate or recommends monitoring profile adjustment to Investigation and EDD Management. This duty is performed monthly.
- Supports KYC EDD Team participation in BETA opportunities presented within the risk rating system for customer risk agents; may also assist with certain user tests for updated or new risk agents, as assigned by management. This duty is performed as needed.
- Completes required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned. This duty is performed quarterly.
- The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. This duty is performed daily.
- Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Who Are You?
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for an opportunity where you can pursue your interests and your passion. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but merely the starting point for your future.
You also bring the following skills and experience:
- At least 1-2+ years of BSA/AML/OFAC compliance
- Knowledge of BSA/OFAC/Fraud functions.
- Acknowledge and observe strict confidentiality requirements.
- Ability to research, collect, and analyze complex or diverse information.
- Positive interpersonal relationship skills.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative, and to research, and problem solve.
- Strong analytical, communication (oral and written), and personal computer skills.
- Basic knowledge of the organization’s various operating systems (Verafin & Fiserv Premier) a plus,
- Excellent decision-making, analytical and investigative abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
The next step is yours. Email us your current resume along with the position you are considering to:
resumes@symicorgroup.com