Job Description
Who We Are Looking For We are hiring a Digital Asset GD AML/KYC Specialist to be an AML/KYC subject matter expert, participating in workstreams to build digital asset operations within State Street’s infrastructure. You will be responsible for sharing knowledge and expertise around current operational workflows, maintaining alignment to AML/KYC leadership, escalating any concerns to functional leadership, acquiring approvals of new models with functional leadership, and maintaining alignment with digital asset operations leadership. We expect this candidate to have a risk excellent mindset and be proficient establishing an effective control environment. The ideal candidate should understand digital asset concepts (blockchain knowledge, understanding of digital asset types, decentralized finance, tokenization, etc). At a minimum this candidate should have intellectual curiosity to learn about digital asset servicing. This role will have a dual reporting line to AML/KYC leadership and digital asset operations leadership. Why this role is important to us This role will have an important part in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen, we need teams like this one to execute swiftly, build strong procedures and processes, and implement a risk management framework to control the operating environment tightly. This role will seek cutting-edge solutions that are straightforward and scalable. It will also help us build resilience and execute day-to-day deliverables with timeliness and accuracy. What You Will Be Responsible For As a Digital Asset GD AML/KYC Specialist, you will Participate in workstreams as an AML/KYC subject matter expert for digital asset operations across a portfolio of value streams to deliver digital asset capabilities Foster alignment between value streams, manage interdependencies, and deliver value at an organizational level Establish risk control procedures to ensure risk excellence across all capabilities Partner with testing teams to develop, test, and enhance capability development in UAT and Production Manage risks, resources, and stakeholder communications across the workstream Provide regular communication and reporting updates to ensure full transparency and clarity of workstream delivery to both the functional leadership teams and digital asset operations leadership teams What We Value These skills will help you succeed in this role Knowledge of AML/KYC systems, processes, and overall operating model in line with Global AML policies Ability to escalate risks and decision points quickly to the appropriate stakeholders, whether that be functional leadership, digital leadership, and/or project leadership Ability to review and vet a new operating model for viability and alignment to our existing infrastructure Risk, compliance, and control management experience, including executing and evidencing first-line controls in accordance with State Street’s control frameworks, ensuring robust adherence to AML/KYC and financial crime requirements Experience maintaining audit-readiness and supporting internal and external audits, compliance testing, and regulatory reviews including evidence collation, issue response coordination, and remediation tracking Identifying control gaps and operational risks early and performing root cause analysis and implementing sustainable action plans to prevent recurrence Maintaining strong data quality and documentation discipline to support auditability and effective decision-making Executing on a project as a critical stakeholder, including excellent time management and multi-tasking skills Education & Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline Minimum 10 years of experience in AML/KYC functions AML/Financial Crime certifications are preferred Ability to excel when faced with the unknown and challenged to develop new ways Excellent communication and escalation ability Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and external stakeholders Hands-on experience with digital assets and wallets, distributed ledger technology, tokenization is preferred About State Street What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For m