At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

Client Due Diligence Specialist

The Client Due Diligence specialist is responsible for performing all tasks relating to due diligence for existing clients. The specialist will maintain Know Your Customer (KYC) profiles in compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) policy and CP's Line of Business (LOB) procedures.   He/She will complete customer due diligence, collect and review business documentation and communicate with the front office to facilitate in the collection of required customer information. This position interacts with internal key stakeholders across the firm and works closely with the Front Office teams, Compliance, Risk, and the Client Onboarding team.

If you are looking to push your career to the next level, introduce yourself by submitting your resume.

Key responsibilities include:  

• Ensure high quality and timely completion of all client due diligence requirements as part of the scheduled required CID renewal
• Act as a subject matter expert on CID renewal process and AML/KYC requirements
• Obtain mandatory documents / information as per KYC requirements
• Recertify the KYC forms (Due Diligence Package) for completion
• Perform necessary checks using external website search engines to complete the recertification of the KYC
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders in the AML Compliance, CP’s front office, Risk Management and other areas to help ensure the timely completion of KYC recertification
• Maintain awareness of AML/BSA policy updates, procedural changes and updates in compliance guidance to ensure appropriate maintenance of customer documentation in accordance with policy
• Complete event-driven renewals
• Maintain client profiles to meet all regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Complete remediation efforts in line with new regulatory requirements
• Ensure client profiles are compliant with industry standards
• Coordinate with internal key stakeholders as needed
• Act as a first line of defense or checker on business processes
• Small ad hoc projects
• Participate in KYCView system testing for fixes and updates

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree
• 4+ years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated PC skills
• Ability to identify, escalate, and resolve problems/issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Proactive self-starter who is goal oriented
• Solid understanding of industry Know Your Client “KYC” requirements
• Demonstrate risk awareness and ability to identify red flags

This role is based in our New York City location and is a hybrid role, with a minimum of three days per week in office.

Salary Range

$70k-$90k base salary + annual bonus target

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.