Risk Assessment Analyst

Title: Risk Assessment Analyst

Location: Chicago United States

Job Description:

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office/2 days remote).

Interactive Brokers is looking to hire a Client Onboarding List Screening/Risk Assessment Analyst in the Chicago Office. This entry-level position with growth potential is for highly motivated and exceptional performers. Analysts report to a Risk Assessment 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:

• Manage operational pipeline for Sanctions, Negative News, Politically Exposed Persons ("PEPs"), internal lists, and reference data alerts against sanctions watch lists administered by US and international regulatory bodies
• Perform complex case investigations by sourcing data from multiple unrelated venues, including both proprietary and open sources
• Draft reporting and escalation summaries for internal management and external regulatory audiences
• Remain apprised of and interpret updates to US and international economic and trade-based sanctions programs
• Coordinate account escalation reviews with multiple New Account groups and departments within Interactive Brokers

Which skills are required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• One to three years of experience related to AML & Sanctions Compliance in financial services or other relevant industry
• Knowledge of financial crime risk, sanctions, AML and procedures
• Experience gained in a leading broker, bank, regulator or professional services firm
• Awareness of financial market trading products
• An additional foreign language would be advantageous (e.g., German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic)
• Ability to work in a small-team environment, work independently, and multitask with minimal supervision
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• AML certification, such as ACAMS or CFE, 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 competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and 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 snacks
• Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups