KYC Analyst

About INTERACTIVE BROKERS!

This is a hybrid role (three days in the office/two days remote).

Interactive Brokers Group has been consistently at the forefront of trading innovation, starting with the invention of the first floor-based handheld computer in 1983. We pride ourselves on being primarily a technology company and challenging the status quo. We push boundaries to offer our clients the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features at the lowest cost. Software development is the lifeblood of our firm, and it shows in our stellar brokerage platform. Interactive Brokers is regularly recognized as a leader in the financial services industry.

About Your Team:

Interactive Brokers is looking to hire a KYC Analyst for the Chicago, IL office. Analysts will report to a KYC Team Lead and help ensure the firm complies with the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, anti-terrorist financing, sanctions, industry AML, and securities laws and regulations.

What will be your responsibilities within IBKR: 

• Conducting ongoing review analysis of clients’ KYC profile, including CIP and CDD information, following established procedures in line with IBKR policy.
• Advising management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Maintain accurate tracking of assignments and request for documentation to ensure appropriate deadlines are met.
• Contribute to streamlining current processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Ensure referrals, escalations, and information requests are correctly dispositioned and appropriately documented.

The ideal candidate will have some regulatory compliance experience working for an exchange, a regulatory organization, a Broker Dealer (BD), a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM), or a similar organization. Alternatively, experience in internal audit, legal, accounting, or other control functions of a financial services firm or regulator would be beneficial. Absent direct industry experience, we will also consider applicants with excellent bachelor’ s-level educational credentials who have some background in law, accounting, data analytics, or similar areas and strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• 1-3 years’ experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work independently in a small-team environment and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Understanding of BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act and OFAC principles.
• High comfort and fluency with computers and technology and understanding of how technology is applied to business and regulatory problems
• ACAMS, CFE, CFCS, Series 7, or other FINRA licenses or certifications are a plus.
• Knowledge/Experience in Capital Markets, AML, KYC or Compliance.
• Knowledge/understanding of end-to-end KYC process is a plus.

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

Company Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium.
• Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
• Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
• Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups