International Banker II
Valley Bank, New York, NY, United States
We are seeking an experienced International Banker with a proven and portable book of international business to join our dynamic International Banking team. This individual will be responsible for managing and expanding client relationships, onboarding international clients, originating new business, and ensuring regulatory compliance across all activities.
The ideal candidate has deep expertise with international clients - both consumer and business - and excels in delivering tailored financial solutions while adhering to the highest service and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Bring an established book of international clients and expand it through proactive relationship management.
Generate new client relationships through prospecting, networking, and referrals from COIs.
Interview international clients to assess financial needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Grow and retain a strong deposit base quarterly to meet scorecard goals.
Develop business opportunities with both new and existing clients.
Account Opening & Product Consultation
Demonstrate full knowledge of Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements and bank policies required to prepare accurate internal applications.
Possess strong knowledge of international corporate documentation for foreign, domestic, and offshore entities.
Cross‑selling bank products
Provide expert consultation on account features, benefits, limitations, and risk tolerance considerations
Deliver ultra‑high level quality, personalized service to international clients following established service standards.
Act as the primary internal and external point of contact for daily client inquiries.
Execute client instructions, support account opening procedures, and ensure documentation is processed timely and accurately.
Process client transactions within authority limits and resolve issues promptly.
Manage account maintenance requests with CRA which include stop payments, address changes, and wire transfers.
Process outgoing wire transfers and confirm them per bank policies.
Build strong partnerships across internal departments to support client needs and service quality
Control, Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure all account openings and transactions comply with federal, state, and bank regulatory requirements.
Fully understand onboarding documentation for international consumer and business clients.
Demonstrate full knowledge of BSA, AML, CDD/KYC regulations, OFAC, and USA PATRIOT Act requirements.
Respond promptly to BSA/AML findings and remediation requests.
Conduct ongoing due diligence and proactively monitor client account activity, reporting any irregularities.
Report any suspicious activity or attempts to circumvent BSA requirements to the AML/BSA department.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all regulatory and compliance obligations.
Successfully complete all annual compliance training.
Qualifications
Required:
Existing book of international business (retail or commercial) - excluding Venezuela entities, as these accounts are not permitted.
Bachelor’s degree, International Business, Economics, or related field.
3+ years of experience in international banking or global financial services.
Strong knowledge of international client documentation, onboarding, and compliance regulations.
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
Bilingual or multilingual preferred (Spanish strongly preferred; Portuguese or Hebrew a plus).
Demonstrated ability to meet sales goals while maintaining high compliance standards.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
Supportive, multicultural, relationship‑driven work environment.
This role is 4 days in office + 1 day flexible at our 350 Madison Office in Midtown.
Compensation Range: Base: $63,900- $107,800 + bonus
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The ideal candidate has deep expertise with international clients - both consumer and business - and excels in delivering tailored financial solutions while adhering to the highest service and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Bring an established book of international clients and expand it through proactive relationship management.
Generate new client relationships through prospecting, networking, and referrals from COIs.
Interview international clients to assess financial needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Grow and retain a strong deposit base quarterly to meet scorecard goals.
Develop business opportunities with both new and existing clients.
Account Opening & Product Consultation
Demonstrate full knowledge of Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements and bank policies required to prepare accurate internal applications.
Possess strong knowledge of international corporate documentation for foreign, domestic, and offshore entities.
Cross‑selling bank products
Provide expert consultation on account features, benefits, limitations, and risk tolerance considerations
Deliver ultra‑high level quality, personalized service to international clients following established service standards.
Act as the primary internal and external point of contact for daily client inquiries.
Execute client instructions, support account opening procedures, and ensure documentation is processed timely and accurately.
Process client transactions within authority limits and resolve issues promptly.
Manage account maintenance requests with CRA which include stop payments, address changes, and wire transfers.
Process outgoing wire transfers and confirm them per bank policies.
Build strong partnerships across internal departments to support client needs and service quality
Control, Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure all account openings and transactions comply with federal, state, and bank regulatory requirements.
Fully understand onboarding documentation for international consumer and business clients.
Demonstrate full knowledge of BSA, AML, CDD/KYC regulations, OFAC, and USA PATRIOT Act requirements.
Respond promptly to BSA/AML findings and remediation requests.
Conduct ongoing due diligence and proactively monitor client account activity, reporting any irregularities.
Report any suspicious activity or attempts to circumvent BSA requirements to the AML/BSA department.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all regulatory and compliance obligations.
Successfully complete all annual compliance training.
Qualifications
Required:
Existing book of international business (retail or commercial) - excluding Venezuela entities, as these accounts are not permitted.
Bachelor’s degree, International Business, Economics, or related field.
3+ years of experience in international banking or global financial services.
Strong knowledge of international client documentation, onboarding, and compliance regulations.
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
Bilingual or multilingual preferred (Spanish strongly preferred; Portuguese or Hebrew a plus).
Demonstrated ability to meet sales goals while maintaining high compliance standards.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
Supportive, multicultural, relationship‑driven work environment.
This role is 4 days in office + 1 day flexible at our 350 Madison Office in Midtown.
Compensation Range: Base: $63,900- $107,800 + bonus
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