Industry Risk Manager

Join the team of motivated, detail-oriented professionals eager to make an impact. This role offers an excellent opportunity to expand your experience in industry risk, controls, data analytics, and cross-functional initiatives within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You will be involved in the comprehensive specialized due diligence of prospective clients across Commercial & Investment Banking contributing to our mission of maintaining the highest standards of compliance and risk management.

As a Manager within our Industry Risk team, you will support Bankers and KYC Officers by providing subject matter expertise regarding AML risks presented by specific High-Risk Industries (TPPPs, MSBs, FinTechs, Casino/Gaming, and VASPs). You will identify opportunities to partner with colleagues to develop new control capabilities or enhance existing control programs to mitigate risk.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage client and partner expectations and understanding in a consultative way
• Exhibit ownership of KYC/AML experience and client experience
• Conduct Specialized Due Diligence and lead AML due diligence discussions for specific high-risk industries
• Ensure KYC/AML deliverables are met and hold partners accountable
• Proactive management of all AML/KYC and escalation activities to meet qualitative and timeliness requirements
• Proactive identification, escalation and ownership of risk controls
• Provide consultative views of risk assessment based on high-risk industry expertise
• Independently manage renewal cycle of LCEs in partnership with Relationship Management, and other KYC Officers
• Accountable for timely portfolio management while maintaining quality expectations

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience 
• Ability to soundly execute quantitative and qualitative analysis and draw salient conclusions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to present information in a concise and effective manner
• Strong interactive personal skills and ability to influence others for positive results
• Strong organizational skills both personally and across working team to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Some travel may be required (less than 25%) to support various client coverage teams
• Experienced in providing innovative and proactive solutions
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point Pitch Pro

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills: 

• Relevant experience in AML/KYC, Risk Management, Security, and/or Law enforcement specific to fraud and illicit money movement
• Strong understanding of AML and BSA regulatory requirements
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification a plus
• Strong client focus and ability to partner with various internal groups and client coverage
• Independent, self-motivated with an ability to adapt and be flexible in a team environment
• Deep understanding of high-risk industries specific to AML client and product risk
• Ability to navigate complex client relationships and product usage