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