AML Compliance Officer - Rabobank - New York, NY

Our Organization

Rabobank Group is a global financial services leader providing wholesale and retail banking, leasing, real estate, and renewable energy project financing. Founded over a century ago, Rabobank is one of the largest and safest banks in the world, with nearly $1 trillion in assets and operations in more than 40 countries, and ranks among the highest rated private banks by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s. Rabobank is a premier bank to the international food and agriculture industry, as well as a leading financier of solar, wind, bioenergy, and energy infrastructure projects.

In the Americas, Rabobank is present in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, and Paraguay, providing both retail and wholesale banking services as well as real estate and leasing services. The bank’s wholesale banking products focus on these banking areas:

Lending and Credit

Trade and Commodity Finance

Acquisition Finance

Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Finance

Global Client Solutions

Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory

Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory

Capital Markets

Your Function:
The AML Compliance Department is part of Compliance, NAW. This group provides BSA/AML/Sanctions compliance advisory and support services to the New York Branch, US and Mexico Rep Offices, Rabo Securities USA, Inc. (RSI), the Canada Branch, and wholesale entities within Utrecht America Holdings.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Report to the BSA/AML Program Manager/Sanctions Officer

Assist with the Branch and RSI BSA/AML and OFAC/Sanctions risk assessment on an annual basis

Assist with drafting and updating AML policies and procedures and communicating these updates to all the key stakeholders

Assist with regulatory and internal examinations

Assist in the maintenance and oversight of the BSA/AML and Sanctions Compliance Program, including performing gap assessments and aligning the Program with regional and Global requirements

Assist the Canada Branch and the Mexico Rep Office with respect to BSA/AML and Sanctions program issues

Assist in generating MIS reports as required under the Branch’s BSA/AML/Sanctions MIS Program

Gathering and providing information for, and responding to, Internal Audit and regulatory exams

Provide BSA/AML training support

Assist the BSA/AML and Sanctions Officer in areas outside of regularly assigned duties as is deemed necessary

Comply with all US laws, rules and regulations, including without limitation, AML and OFAC/Sanctions requirements and the reporting of suspicious activity (and all related policies, procedures and guidelines), as well as the

Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy

Anti-Money Laundering Policy

Clean Desk Policy

Code of Conduct

Complaint and Whistleblower Protection Policy

Conflicts of Interest Policy

Gift and Entertainment Policy

Information Barrier and Confidentiality Policy

Know your Customer Procedures

Media Policy

Outside Interest Policy (Including Outside Business Activities and Private Investments)

Personal Investment Policy

Required Absence from Sensitive Position Policy

Sanctions Policy

World Wide Compliance Standards

Employee Policy Manual

Your Profile:
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent number of years with bank-related work experience

At least 10 years of anti-money laundering compliance experience necessar

Desirable: Professional certifications including e.g., Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (“CAMS”), Certified Fraud Examiner (“CFE”) or Certified Internal Auditor (“CIA”)

Job Skills and Knowledge:
Ability to prepare BSA/AML/Sanctions policy and procedure documentation and conduct gap assessments and risk assessments

Experience in dealing directly with supervisors preferred

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, XL, Outlook)

Ability to learn and work internal Bank systems related to AML/OFAC (i.e., eGifts payment system, FIS Prime transaction monitoring tool)

Ability to interact with all levels of management

Strong verbal and written communication skills required

Adept at meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment

We Offer:
Rabobank New York Branch offers a comprehensive benefits program that is among the finest in the industry featuring:

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Defined Contribution (401k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Vacation based on position and length of service

Life and Disability Insurance

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plans

Transportation Reimbursement Incentive Plan

Educational Assistance Program

Also offering:
Portable Voluntary Benefits including Pet Insurance

Automobile and Homeowner’s Insurance

Cancer Protection Plan

Legal Insurance Plan

Optional Life and Disability Insurance

Interested?

Qualified candidates who are interested in this role are encouraged to apply directly online including their resume and related documents. If you have any questions, you can email Rachel.Marshalsea@Rabobank.com .