Senior KYC Analyst / Team Lead - Global Corporate Trust

3w3 weeks ago

U.S. Bank

London, GB · Full-time · £70,000 – £95,000

About this role

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best, helping customers and businesses make smarter financial decisions. As a wholly owned subsidiary, Elavon builds platforms for over 1.5 million customers worldwide. The Global Corporate Trust team provides trustee and agency services across debt and loan markets.

We are hiring a Senior KYC Analyst & Team Lead on a permanent basis. Responsible for onboarding customers in a Trust unit to meet AML, KYC, and Sanctions obligations. Serve as an expert resource for onboarding and customer due diligence.

Manage KYC onboarding of Corporate Trust transactions reviewed in the Relationship Management team. Coordinate due diligence before presentation to the Corporate Trust Risk team. Act as escalation point for complex KYC questions and liaise with stakeholders in Risk and Compliance.

Involvement in remediation projects and developing the e-KYC system. Maintain knowledge of European Regulations on Customer Due Diligence and Sanctions. Career offers opportunities to try new things, learn skills, and thrive from Day One.

Requirements

Expertise in onboarding and customer due diligence for Trust units
Adherence to AML, KYC, and Sanctions policies and procedures
Knowledge of European Regulations on Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence
Understanding of U.S. Bancorp policies and applicable government regulations
Ability to identify and mitigate business risks in corporate trust operations
Experience establishing relationships with internal and external customers in finance
Proficiency in coordinating due diligence for debt capital and loan market products
Leadership to handle escalations and manage KYC team issues

Responsibilities

Manage the KYC onboarding of Corporate Trust transactions reviewed and closed in the Relationship Management team
Coordinate the due diligence process prior to presentation to the Corporate Trust Risk team for approval
Identify business risks and operational challenges and take steps to mitigate risk
Know the customers in the market, understand needs, establish relationships, and resolve problems effectively
Maintain current knowledge of European Regulation associated with Customer Due Diligence, Enhanced Due Diligence and Sanctions
Act as initial escalation point for the KYC Team on complex KYC questions and issue management
Liaise with internal stakeholders across the business, Risk, and Compliance areas
Ensure compliance with the U.S. Bank Code of Ethics, Anti-Money Laundering, and suspicious activity reporting requirements