A startup client based in Nevada is looking for a Senior Compliance Associate to work alongside the company’s team members and assist the Chief Compliance Officer with the day-to-day administration of the Company’s compliance program.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the day-to-day administration of the compliance program
• Manage the customer onboarding experience while reporting any escalations to the CCO
• Conduct in-depth research of high-risk customers, including customer outreach
• Perform CDD / EDD analysis of customer base
• Final review and submission of any FinCen filings
• Communicate investigations, decisions, timelines, and potential reputational and/or regulatory risk to CCO
• Monitor, assess and document flow of funds for large and complex customer relationships, as necessary
• Conduct periodic account/customer reviews to detect potentially suspicious activity
• Process a variety of Watch List alert escalations, including FinCEN 314a, OFAC (SDN List/Sanctioned Countries), USA PATRIOT Act Section 311 (Special Measures), FSE List, SSI List, or other executive orders, as necessary
• Assign, track and monitor the BSA / AML training program for the company
• Approve or decline of accounts based on program policies and procedures, escalating when required
• Assist in operationalizing and automating compliance department functionality and make recommendations on ways to make our internal processes more efficient
• Conduct quality assurance checks on day-to-day tasks of the department, escalating any major findings as necessary
• Engage in additional assignments and projects as directed

Experience and Requirements:

• 5+ years of prior BSA/AML experience in financial services company
• Bachelor’s Degree
• CAMS Certification would be preferred
• Experience working with 3rd party compliance tools including ComplyAdvantage, Idology, Jumio and Chainalysis would be beneficial also

If this opportunity interests you, please get in touch: m.lang@hamlynwilliams.com