Column · 2 months ago
Customer Due Diligence
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expColumn is a financial technology company that aims to simplify and enhance the banking supply chain for builders and developers. The Customer Due Diligence role is responsible for executing the KYC program, managing onboarding and periodic reviews for high-risk customers, and collaborating with compliance stakeholders to ensure best practices in due diligence processes.
AppsDeveloper PlatformFinanceFinancial ServicesSoftware
Responsibilities
Further enhance the Bank’s Customer Identification and Verification processes and controls for retail and commercial banking customers, including fintech relationships
In coordination with FCC and other first and second-line stakeholders, review and address any manual reviews generated by onboarding tools
Further enhance business and FCC-led due diligence processes and controls for retail and commercial banking customers, including fintech relationships
Execute the collection, review, and assessment of due diligence consistent with the Bank’s standards and customer risk ranking methodology
Perform onboarding Enhanced Due Diligence (“EDD”) collection for applicable customers including the completion of Onboarding High Risk EDD Reviews and ongoing Periodic Reviews
Collaborate with other departments, including business units, Compliance, Legal, and Third Party Risk Management, to integrate Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence efforts into the overall compliance framework
Communicate effectively with external law enforcement agencies, regulators, and other relevant entities as needed
Work collaboratively with the Bank's BSA Officer, AML Operations, Due Diligence Advisory colleagues, and Chief Compliance Officer on improving overall KYC program execution
Stay up-to-date with evolving AML laws, regulations, and industry best practices
Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement enhancements to the KYC program
Assist the BSA Officer with KRI/KPI reporting related to Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence operations
Develop and communicate ongoing customer risk information to internal and external stakeholders
Highlight key trends, risks, issues, and opportunities for enhancements for the KYC program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., CAMS) is preferred
7+ years of prior experience in Financial Crimes Compliance, experience at a financial institution is required
Understanding of Financial Crime, AML and terrorist financing trends and typologies
Expert-level understanding and execution experience related to Customer Identification and Verification requirements
Expert-level understanding and execution experience related to the AML due diligence and enhanced due diligence activities associated with opening commercial bank accounts
In-depth knowledge of AML laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Preferred
professional certification (e.g., CAMS)
Familiarity with FBO accounts, third-party senders, non-bank financial institutions, and/or similar third-party money transmission use cases
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, including options that are 100% covered by Column for you and 100% covered for your dependents!
Comprehensive family planning and fertility benefits via partnership with Carrot, including reimbursement of up to $20,000 in qualified expenses
FSA and HSA account options to enable use of pre-tax money for medical and dependent care expenses
401k plan, including self-directed brokerage options
Flexible time-off policy - take the time off that you want and need to relax and recharge
100% paid parental leave, including 16 weeks for birth mothers, 12 weeks for primary caregivers, and 8 weeks for secondary caregivers
Catered lunches and dinners for SF employees
Commuter benefits
Regular team building events, including annual offsite
Company
Column
Column is a developer infrastructure company that enables developers and builders to create new financial products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
William Hockey
CEO and founder
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