Industry Risk Manager

Chicago, IL · Atlanta, GA · San Francisco, CAFull-timePosted Jul 14, 2026
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Join the team of motivated, detail-oriented professionals eager to make an impact. This role offers an excellent opportunity to expand your experience in industry risk, controls, data analytics, and cross-functional initiatives within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You will be involved in the comprehensive specialized due diligence of prospective clients across Commercial & Investment Banking contributing to our mission of maintaining the highest standards of compliance and risk management.

As a Manager within our Industry Risk team, you will support Bankers and KYC Officers by providing subject matter expertise regarding AML risks presented by specific High-Risk Industries (TPPPs, MSBs, FinTechs, Casino/Gaming, and VASPs). You will identify opportunities to partner with colleagues to develop new control capabilities or enhance existing control programs to mitigate risk.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage client and partner expectations and understanding in a consultative way
  • Exhibit ownership of KYC/AML experience and client experience
  • Conduct Specialized Due Diligence and lead AML due diligence discussions for specific high-risk industries
  • Ensure KYC/AML deliverables are met and hold partners accountable
  • Proactive management of all AML/KYC and escalation activities to meet qualitative and timeliness requirements
  • Proactive identification, escalation and ownership of risk controls
  • Provide consultative views of risk assessment based on high-risk industry expertise
  • Independently manage renewal cycle of LCEs in partnership with Relationship Management, and other KYC Officers
  • Accountable for timely portfolio management while maintaining quality expectations

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience 
  • Ability to soundly execute quantitative and qualitative analysis and draw salient conclusions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to present information in a concise and effective manner
  • Strong interactive personal skills and ability to influence others for positive results
  • Strong organizational skills both personally and across working team to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Some travel may be required (less than 25%) to support various client coverage teams
  • Experienced in providing innovative and proactive solutions
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point Pitch Pro

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills: 

  • Relevant experience in AML/KYC, Risk Management, Security, and/or Law enforcement specific to fraud and illicit money movement
  • Strong understanding of AML and BSA regulatory requirements
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification a plus
  • Strong client focus and ability to partner with various internal groups and client coverage
  • Independent, self-motivated with an ability to adapt and be flexible in a team environment
  • Deep understanding of high-risk industries specific to AML client and product risk
  • Ability to navigate complex client relationships and product usage

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