KYC Screening Analyst

New York, New York Temporary USD25 - USD35 per hour View Job Description

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Ability to work with one of the Big foreign banks
Long term contract

About Our Client

Our client is one of the largest banks in the world by total assets, headquartered in Asia. Founded over 40 years ago, it is a state-owned commercial bank providing a wide range of financial services, including corporate banking, personal banking, and investment banking. Our client operates both domestically and internationally, with branches and subsidiaries in over 40 countries.

Job Description

Perform name screening and adverse media checks on new and existing clients using internal systems and third-party tools (e.g., World-Check, LexisNexis, Dow Jones).
Analyze screening alerts and escalate potential matches for further investigation.
Conduct periodic and event-driven reviews of customer profiles to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal policy requirements.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation of KYC processes and decisions.
Collaborate with onboarding, relationship management, and compliance teams to resolve KYC-related queries.
Monitor ongoing transactions and client behavior for suspicious activity and flag for further review where necessary.
Support remediation and enhanced due diligence (EDD) projects as needed.
Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes and industry best practices related to AML/KYC and financial crime risk.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in KYC, AML, or financial crime compliance roles.
Familiarity with relevant regulations (e.g., BSA/AML, FATF guidelines, OFAC sanctions, EU AML Directives).
Proficiency in screening platforms and data analysis tools.
Strong analytical and investigative skills with attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Professional certification (e.g., CAMS, ICA, ACAMS) is a plus.