EDD Analyst I

About Your Team:
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is hiring an Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Analyst in our Chicago office. The analyst will report to a local EDD Manager and will assist with ensuring the firm complies with the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, anti-terrorist financing, sanctions, industry AML, securities laws, and regulations.
Your Responsibilities Within IBKR:

Conduct ongoing reviews of client profiles and transactions following IBKR policy and procedures
Maintain accurate tracking of assignments and requests for documentation to ensure appropriate deadlines are met
Contribute to streamlining current processes and identifying areas for improvement
Perform negative news and public domain searches on high-risk clients and related parties

Required Skills:
The ideal candidate will have regulatory and 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 a solid academic background in law, accounting, data analytics or similar areas. To thrive and succeed in the Interactive Brokers work environment, candidates must be focused, adaptable, collaborative and have strong time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:

High degree of comfort and fluency with computers and technology and understanding of how technology is applied to business and regulatory problems
Minimum of 5 years’ experience and familiarity, preferably gained in a brokerage or corporate banking environment, with onboarding or reviewing high-risk client relationships and carrying out EDD.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and project management skills
Ability to work independently, in a small-team environment, and multi-task with minimal supervision
ACAMS, CFE, CFCS, SIE, Series 7, and/or other licenses or certifications are highly preferred

Company Benefits:

Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and stock grant awards
401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. 100% employer-paid medical premiums, with generous employer contributions to dental & vision plans as well.
Wellness screening and assessments, health coaches, and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees)
Company-paid basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and short- and long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Commuter FSAs)
Quarterly fitness stipend to offset costs associated with traditional gym and fitness memberships or fees
Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Legal services, telehealth access, and voluntary insurance options
Backup child and adult care support through Care.com
Daily lunch allowance and fully stocked kitchen with healthy breakfast and snack options