Risk and Compliance Specialist

Know Your Customer / Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Lead

Location : Jacksonville, FL (Onsite 3 days a week)

The Know Your Customer / Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Lead will play a critical role in safeguarding the organization from financial crime risks by conducting comprehensive due diligence on clients and transactions. This role involves reviewing and verifying client information to ensure compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. The Analyst will be responsible for identifying potential risks, escalating red flags, and providing thorough documentation for internal and regulatory audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) :

Conducts initial and periodic customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence for high-risk clients, including complex corporate structures, high-net-worth individuals, and politically exposed persons (PEPs).

Performs risk assessments on new and existing clients based on various factors, including geographic location, industry, transaction history, and entity structure.

Collects and analyzes client information from internal and external sources, including databases, public records, and third-party vendors, to verify identity and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, such as AML, KYC, and sanctions, and company policies and procedures.

Documents and reports findings from due diligence investigations in a clear and concise manner for management review.

Works closely with internal teams, including Compliance, Legal, Risk Management, and Relationship Management, to address KYC / EDD requirements and resolve issues as needed.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum of 4 years of experience in Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), or Compliance within the financial services industry

Preferred Skills

Proficiency with KYC and AML tools and systems (e.g., Actimize, World-Check, LexisNexis) Knowledge of global sanctions and financial crime risk typologies Familiarity with local and international regulatory standards (e.g., FINRA, SEC, FCA) Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field; or relevant year of experience AML or Compliance certifications (e.g., CAMS) are preferred Strong understanding of AML / KYC regulations and practices, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, FATF guidelines, and OFAC Proficient in conducting research using various databases, public records, and investigative tools Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while handling sensitive information discreetly Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Compensation

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

Role Location Annual Salary Range California $63,800 to $154,800 Cleveland $59,100 to $123,800 Colorado $63,800 to $133,700 District of Columbia $68,000 to $142,400 Illinois $59,100 to $133,700 Maryland $63,800 to $133,700 Massachusetts $63,800 to $142,400 Minnesota $63,800 to $133,700 New York / New Jersey $59,100 to $154,800 Washington $68,000 to $142,400

Accommodation

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