Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

New Direction Trust Company is seeking an experienced AML/KYC Specialist to enhance our compliance program. This full-time role is crucial in ensuring our Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes remain thorough, efficient, and compliant with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will be ACAMS certified and bring expertise in monitoring financial transactions, conducting due diligence, and identifying unusual activity.

This position will work closely with our existing AML team, providing additional support to review and analyze transactions, process Unusual Activity Reports (UARs) in a timely manner, and assist with customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) efforts. Additionally, the AML/KYC Specialist will provide coverage during team member vacations or other absences, ensuring seamless compliance operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• AML & KYC Compliance: Conduct thorough transaction monitoring, investigate unusual activity, prepare and submit reports per regulatory requirements.
• Due Diligence: Perform customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews on new and existing accounts.
• Unusual Activity Reports (UARs): Assist in reviewing, preparing, and filing UARs in a timely manner, following up as needed.
• Policy & Procedure Adherence: Ensure all AML/KYC activities align with internal policies, regulatory guidelines, and best practices.
• Collaboration & Coverage: Work alongside the AML team to ensure consistent compliance efforts, providing coverage during team member vacations or other absences.
• New Account Support: Assist with compliance-related aspects of new account opening processes, allocating time based on department workload and priorities.
• Training & Mentorship: Support ongoing learning efforts by sharing knowledge and expertise with team members, including those pursuing AML certifications.

Qualifications:

• Required: ACAMS Certification (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist – CAMS).
• Experience: 2+ years of AML/KYC compliance experience in financial services or a related industry.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining thorough and accurate reviews.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in compliance monitoring tools and financial transaction systems.

Preferred:

• Experience with regulatory reporting, trust company operations, or new account onboarding.

Why Join Us?

At New Direction Trust Company, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards in compliance while fostering professional growth. Join New Direction Trust Company and contribute to a strong compliance culture while advancing your career in AML/KYC.

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