Quality Assurance Specialist

7 days ago


New York, New York, United States Mizuho Bank Ltd Full time
Job Summary

The Americas Compliance Department at Mizuho Bank Ltd. is seeking a highly skilled AML/KYC QA Analyst to join their team. As a key member of the Financial Crime Unit, this individual will be responsible for performing ongoing testing of AML/KYC Compliance Program controls, interpreting and affecting internal AML/KYC policies and procedures, as well as applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct thorough analysis of CDD/KYC profiles to ensure high-quality standards are maintained for all approved and submitted profiles.
  • Implement, perform, and document QA reviews of KYC/AML cases to assess and determine the effectiveness of controls and evaluate work product for quality, accuracy, and sound decision-making.
  • Communicate KYC/AML QA results to management and monitor resolution of any CDD/KYC profiles requiring remediation.
  • Prepare and present written reports of high-risk reviews, including results and recommendations for customer onboarding, closure, or retention.
  • Identify areas of risk and make recommendations on operational improvements, processes for compliance, quality assurance, and additional training to mitigate risk.
  • Perform QA review of customer profiling parameter changes due to risk rating updates in the transaction monitoring system.
Secondary Responsibilities
  • Support the Head of QA with preparation of Lesson Learned trainings.
  • Develop, prepare, and maintain Excel and PowerPoint reports to assist the Head of QA team in monthly analytical reporting.
  • Provide assistance with collection and preparation of documentation and responses for examinations, audits, or testing, or remediation efforts.
  • Assist with review and/or updates of KYC/AML policies and procedures.
  • Complete ad-hoc projects as needed.
Requirements
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in Compliance in a financial institution.
  • Extensive knowledge of applicable CIP, AML, and anti-terrorist financing laws, regulations, procedures, and industry practices.
  • Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
  • Experience in BSA/AML transaction monitoring function and KYC.
  • Experience in dealing with bank regulators and internal/external auditors helpful.
Special Skills/Technical Requirements
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to clearly provide written reports that accurately and clearly summarize issues and present solutions in an understandable and logical manner.
  • Experience with FIS's Prime BSA Reporter, Fenergo (or other automated AML transaction monitoring software).
  • Familiarity with research in external databases (e.g., Lexis-Nexis, World-Check, Dow Jones Factiva, BvD Orbis, Sharepoint).
  • Ability to liaise with other departments as needed to perform tasks and projects and work independently without immediate direction and supervision.
  • Proficiency using MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
About Mizuho Bank Ltd.

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world, with total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America.

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