Analyst High Risk EDD

Company: Cathay General Bancorp
Location: Monterey Park
Posted on: October 31, 2025

Job Description:

The High Risk Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Analyst is responsible for reviewing systematic Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) alerts and conducting annual High Risk Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews on high-risk customers - consumer and commercial. The High Risk EDD Analyst has an understanding of key topics within the high risk client lifecycle management process, including: Source of Wealth corroboration, negative news and adverse media screening, collection of required Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO)/partner documentation, nature and purpose of account, monitoring/mitigating of potential suspicious transactions, changes in regulatory rules, recent trends and enforcement actions, peer group leading practices, client risk rating, other AML related red flags. This position requires strong ownership of the learning process, prioritization and substantial analytic skills, case management skills and an ability to drive positive change. This position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and the highest degree of confidentiality and accuracy in the handling of information and in discharging responsibilities. Effectively and voluntarily takes on additional roles and responsibilities including participating in special projects; and working closely with branches and business lines. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Conduct comprehensive investigations of customers by utilizing CIP information, occupation, line of business, income methods, and transaction activity as identified by the AML Solution based on predefined triggers. • Contact branches and business lines for clarification of customer and/or account activity, as needed. • Perform transaction analysis of several types of businesses and capture a strong understanding of account purposes. • Prepare detailed High Risk EDD reports, which include transactional analysis summaries and negative news findings using tools such as Internet search engines and other non-documentary search engines. • Analyze system generated and manually created alerts for potential suspicious activity. • Stay well-informed on current money laundering and terrorist financing behaviors, issues, criminal typologies, industry best practices, regulations, and developing trends. QUALIFICATIONS Education: • Bachelors Degree in related fields of business or finance, preferred. • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation, desired. Experience: • Minimum 3 years’ experience in BSA/AML Compliance including writing and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements or applicable experience. Skills/Ability: • Strong knowledge of the laws applicable to money laundering, including Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements, and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements. • Strong understanding of banking products and services. • Strong research skills including experience with online search tools. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. • Strong written, analytical and communication skills. • Able to multitask and complete projects on time, often on a tight deadline. • Strong relationship building skills both internally and externally. • Proven ability to balance quality and quantity of reports.

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