About CLS: CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem. Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS makes FX safer, smoother and more cost effective. Trillions of dollars’ worth of currency flows through our systems each day.

Created by the market for the market, our unrivalled global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardization for participants in many of the world’s most actively traded currencies.

Requirements

by over 96% on average, so clients can put their capital and resources to better use. CLS products are designed to enable clients to manage risk most effectively across the full FX lifecycle – whether through more efficient processing tools or market intelligence derived from the largest single source of FX executed data available to the market. Our ambition to make a positive difference starts with our people.

Our values underpin everything that we do at CLS and define our working environment: Pivotal purpose Trusted guardian Targeted innovation Facilitate connections Delivering excellence Inclusive culture Job Information: Functional Title: Senior Associate, FCC Department: Onboarding, DD and FCC Corporate Level: Senior Associate Reports To: Vice President, Financial Crime Compliance Location: New York, NY What you will be doing: The Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) team is part of the first line of defense (1LoD) within the Operations division. This position supports the day-to-day execution of the FCC 1LoD program by performing AML and sanctions related control activities.

associated with due diligence, such as drafting reports and accompanying notes. Act in maker / level 1 capacity for customer onboarding application across all CLS Products, responsible for inputting required data, uploading required documents, and performing initial reviews of screening alerts. Run data and spreadsheet reports as requested based on specific criteria.

Support the enhancement of CLS’s AML Sanctions framework. Provide support for internal audit reviews and external regulatory exams aimed at testing the adequacy of BSA/AML and Sanctions program objectives and accompanying controls, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

will include: Perform KYC / due diligence, enhanced due diligence, and related research for new and existing customers Complete the accompanying administration

What We’Re Looking For

: Demonstrated BSA/AML/KYC subject matter expertise. Prior experience supporting customer onboarding / KYC / periodic reviews for institutional customers. Prior experience supporting internal audit engagements and remediation efforts.

Understanding of payments and foreign exchange markets. Ability to manage urgent requests in a timely manner. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively solve problems. High level of attention to detail. Willing and enthusiastic about learning and committed with a desire to succeed.

Qualifications

/ certifications Bachelor’s/University degree. Minimum of 3 years professional experience in BSA/AML Compliance in Banking/Financial Services. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Our commitment to employees: At CLS, we celebrate inclusion and consider this to be one of our strongest assets. We are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone feels comfortable to be who they are, and inclusion is valued.

Benefits

, including: Holiday - UK/Asia: 25 holiday days and 3 ‘life days’ (in addition to bank holidays). US: 23 holiday days. 2 paid volunteer days so that you can actively support causes within your community that are important to you.

Generous parental leave policies to ensure you can enjoy valuable time with your family.

Senior Associate, FCC - US - Contractor