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: Financial Crime Compliance Associate Department: FCC Risk Corporate Level: N/A Reports To: Director, Financial Crime Compliance Location: NY / NJ Financial Crime Compliance Associate - US - Contractor What you will be doing Record transaction monitoring alert dispositions results and evidence. Execute certain quality assurance tasks representative for the team to maintain constant state of audit readiness. Perform and assist the Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) 2 nd Line Director on AML and Sanctions related BAU monitoring and investigations processes managed by the 2 nd line FCC, as well as check and challenge of 1 st line activities.

Support the enhancement of the AML framework with a focus on data analytics, data mining and IT support (Excel, Microstrategy, IT projects). Enhance controls framework for tracking tasks. Execute process enhancements with a commitment to consistency and successful implementation within the set targets and deadlines.

Support the execution of the AML compliance program by conducting 314A searches, and dispositioning the transaction monitoring alerts produced monthly. Develop metrics and analyze investigations related data for monitoring and reporting. Run data and spreadsheet reports as requested based on specific criteria.

, individual customer profile, year-on-year growth of customers by region, for each currency, and grouped by counterparty type, etc).

What We’Re Looking For

Demonstrated BSA/AML/KYC subject matter expertise. Experience/expertise with the design, testing and implementation of compliance-related applications. 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. 3-5 years professional experience in BSA/AML Compliance in Banking/Financial Services. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or equivalent certification, or willing to pass the exam within six months of hire. 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