Analyst High Risk EDD

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GENERAL SUMMARY

The High Risk Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Analyst is responsible for reviewing systematic Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) alerts and conducting annual High Risk Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews on high-risk customers - consumer and commercial.

The High Risk EDD Analyst has an understanding of key topics within the high risk client lifecycle management process, including : Source of Wealth corroboration, negative news and adverse media screening, collection of required Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) / partner documentation, nature and purpose of account, monitoring / mitigating of potential suspicious transactions, changes in regulatory rules, recent trends and enforcement actions, peer group leading practices, client risk rating, other AML related red flags.

This position requires strong ownership of the learning process, prioritization and substantial analytic skills, case management skills and an ability to drive positive change. This position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and the highest degree of confidentiality and accuracy in the handling of information and in discharging responsibilities.

Effectively and voluntarily takes on additional roles and responsibilities including participating in special projects; and working closely with branches and business lines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct comprehensive investigations of customers by utilizing CIP information, occupation, line of business, income methods, and transaction activity as identified by the AML Solution based on predefined triggers.
• Contact branches and business lines for clarification of customer and / or account activity, as needed.
• Perform transaction analysis of several types of businesses and capture a strong understanding of account purposes.
• Prepare detailed High Risk EDD reports, which include transactional analysis summaries and negative news findings using tools such as Internet search engines and other non-documentary search engines.
• Analyze system generated and manually created alerts for potential suspicious activity.
• Stay well-informed on current money laundering and terrorist financing behaviors, issues, criminal typologies, industry best practices, regulations, and developing trends.

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OTHER DETAILS

$24.04 - $30.00 / hour

Pay determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Cathay Bank offers its full-time employees a competitive benefits package which is a significant part of their total compensation. It is our goal to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs which includes, coverage for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health saving account (HSA) with company contributions, voluntary coverages, and 401(k).

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