Western Alliance Bank · 1 month ago
Know Your Customer KYC Analyst
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWestern Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, and they are seeking a Know Your Customer (KYC) Analyst. In this role, you will perform holistic due diligence reviews of High or Moderate Risk Customers, evaluate risks, and conduct complex reviews to ensure compliance with BSA/AML/KYC policies.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Conduct rigorous and thorough reviews of customer and business information; gaining a deep knowledge of the customer’s profile, transaction history and future activity; thoroughly investigates the activity and documents any findings or determinations; escalates items appropriately for further research and analysis
Perform Enhanced Due Diligence reviews to evaluate money laundering, sanctions, and other financial crime risk of prospective customers, and of existing customers on a periodic basis
Provide technical support and assistance to business development officers. Research customers and businesses on internal systems and against various databases (OFAC, CLEAR, etc.). Collaborates with business partners to ensure BSA/AML/KYC programs are understood, functioning, and effective
Assist Enhanced Due Diligence Manager and AML Operations Director with activity reports, audit material preparation, and special projects. Support Financial Crimes Compliance management in the development of new and revised procedures, methods, and forms that related to KYC, AML, and other Bank Secrecy Act functions
Qualification
Required
2+ years of related experience in BSA/AML & Financial Crimes or similar field
High school diploma required
Entry level to intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services
Entry level to intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
Intermediate knowledge of AML risks as they relate to transactional and credit operations of bank products and services
Intermediate knowledge of business entity documentation (e.g. Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Good Standing, LLC Agreement, PC's and Partnerships)
Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist preferred
Benefits
Competitive salaries
An ownership stake in the company
Medical and dental insurance
Time off
A great 401k matching program
Tuition assistance program
An employee volunteer program
A wellness program
Company
Western Alliance Bank
Western Alliance Bank is a banking firm that offers commercial and business banking solutions.
Founded in 1994Phoenix, Arizona, USA
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2005-06-30IPO
Leadership Team
Tim Boothe
Chief Operating Officer
Barbara Kennedy
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2025-12-12
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