Assistant Vice President, AML Onboarding & Transformation Specialist

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Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us! Job Description: Full Time Employee to support the AML Onboarding process. The team covers new client onboarding, expansion, data maintenance as its core activities and are responsible for completing AML/CDD checks in line with country standards and CIP/CDD procedures. Responsibilities: Perform document gap analysis by reviewing available documentation and evaluating information available publicly or through vendors for multiple Asian jurisdictions Liaise with sales/client teams to obtain and validate correct documentation Process AML/CDD by enriching onboarding requests in the system and performing enhanced due diligence as required Support creation of key business metrics Liaise with internal departments to support KYC issues - Involvement in ad hoc projects for new processes or industry initiatives Participate in remediations, internal/external Audits Requirements Experience in similar role (preferred) Control focused mindset and good understanding of regulatory and reputational risks (knowledge of Asian requirements a plus) Excellent communications skills and ability to present to an audience Ability to work under pressure in a team environment Ability to liaise with all levels of the firm and people with different experiences and backgrounds Self-motivated Bank of America Merrill Lynch is an equal opportunities employer Skills: Excellent communications skills and ability to present to an audience Ability to work under pressure in a team environment Ability to liaise with all levels of the firm and people with different experiences and backgrounds Self-motivated Bank of America is an equal opportunities employer Desired Skills: Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients to understand future business needs – is a continuous learner Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change. Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world