Bank OZK is a nationally recognized leader in financial services with a rich legacy of over 120 years. They are seeking a KYC Analyst to perform high-risk customer reviews and AML negative media alerts, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining accurate customer information.
Performs new and existing high-risk customer reviews and AML negative media alerts timely as assigned by the KYC Team Leads
Assists the Senior KYC Analyst in reviewing high risk customer know your customer information and transactions to identify inconsistent information and unusual or potentially suspicious activity
Reviews new and existing high-risk customer reviews and AML negative media alerts for accuracy and completeness
Dispositions new and existing high-risk customer reviews and AML negative media alerts
Refers unusual or potentially suspicious activity to KYC Team Leads or higher for review before sending to the FIU Investigations team
Recommends the exiting of customer relationships to KYC Management due to suspected illegal, unusual or unauthorized activity
Assists other teams within BSA Administration, as necessary
Performs or assigns other tasks as directed by the KYC Manager
Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in the performance of essential job functions
Maintains good attendance and punctuality to work
Follows Bank policy, procedures, and guidelines
Qualification
Required
Comprehensive knowledge of the FFIEC BSA/AML and OFAC regulations
Knowledge of due diligence and enhanced due diligence processes and advanced research techniques using the Internet, public websites and third-party repositories
Knowledge of BSA/AML laws (including Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, US Treasury AML guidelines and OFAC requirements)
Working knowledge of AML software and case management systems
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work projects
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including ability to present to senior and executive management
Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently, without supervision
Ability to demonstrate effective organizational, time management, and project management skills
Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail
Skill in using computer and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Bachelor's degree or commensurate work experience required
Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in AML (or comparable field), preferably focusing on KYC/CDD/EDD, required
Preferred
Financial institution work experience preferred
Professional Certification (CAMS, CFE, CBAP, CRCM) or other related certifications or willingness to obtain preferred
Benefits
Generous PTO
401(k) matching
Health, dental, vision (and pet!) insurance
Special perks and discounts
Bank OZK provides banking services including savings account, loans, debit, and agricultural lending.
Glassdoor
4.0
Founded in 1903
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
1001-5000 employees
https://www.ozk.com/personal
Bank OZK provides banking services including savings account, loans, debit, and agricultural lending.
