Responsibilities

• Perform Know Your Customer due diligence in line with applicable AML Policies, Standards & Procedures, prior to account openings and on an ongoing basis.
• Create KYC profiles in the system of record.
• Complete the necessary forms required to support CIP / CDD.
• Screen client names and other parties in line with State Street Screening Standards.
• Source required CDD documentation independently from various internal and external sources (regulatory websites, company websites, Banker’s Almanac, Lexis Nexis, World Check, etc.).
• Cooperate closely with Front Office employees to request all other required CDD documentation from customers.
• Validate CDD documentation provided by customers.
• Complete Customer AML risk assessments using corporate compliance tools and methods.
• Meet agreed KRI / KPI targets for KYC profile reviews, escalating when required.
• Ensure all assigned tasks are correctly maintained on the designated tracking / reporting tool.
• Assist with external regulatory examinations or testing.
• Follow the Speak Up, Listen Up values – including timely escalation of AML concerns, suspicious activity or any corporate policy breaches.
• Notify local management of operational issues.
• Attend and participate in AML awareness training sessions to continue to enhance the quality of deliverables.
• Support ad‑hoc and/or strategic projects as required.
• Complete enhanced due diligence on high‑risk customers / accounts.
• Perform EDD monitoring and PEP analysis as required.
• Assist team members with sourcing relevant information and documentation required for CIP / CDD completion.
• Assist in facilitating AML awareness training sessions across the team to continue to enhance the quality of deliverables.
• Act as a KYC subject‑matter expert; providing technical expertise and guidance to all KYC specialists as needed.
• Collaborate and lead conversations with key stakeholders regarding the execution and accurate tracking of key deliverables from the Global AML Center.
• Provide support to the KYC Operations Manager if required.
• Act as deputy to the KYC Operations Manager in their absence.
• Demonstrate commitment to AML risk excellence through the timely and accurate completion of the firm’s “know your customer” due diligence requirements, including for periodic / event‑driven reviews and in respect of expected vs actual transaction activity review.
• Maintain role‑specific knowledge of current anti‑money laundering and financial crime risks and issues through completion of the annual AML Academy, and any other financial crime training deemed applicable to the role.

Qualifications & How We Value You

• Advanced knowledge of anti‑money laundering / know‑your‑customer regulations and processes.
• Experience with KYC process for different entity types (Trusts, Hedge Funds, regulated entities, SPV, etc.) – 3+ years preferred.
• Experience analyzing complex ownership structures to determine risk exposure and applicable AML/KYC requirements, including jurisdictional uplifts.
• Experience with Prime, World Check, Lexis‑Nexis and other negative news searches – advantage.
• Intellectual curiosity for continuous learning around AML and KYC.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Very good language skills in English.
• Additional language skills in French, German, Italian, Dutch, Arabic – advantage.

Benefits

• Permanent contract of employment from day one.
• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off).
• Gold medical package for employees and their families (partner and children).
• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan.
• Employee savings plan.
• My Cafeteria Benefits platform including Multisport Card.
• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs.
• Opportunities to volunteer your time to company‑driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice.
• Variety of well‑being programs.
• Technical or leadership career pathway.

About State Street

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. You’ll have access to flexible work‑programs to help you match your needs. We’re committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

State Street is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. We consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil‑union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.