A prospective AML officer comes highly recommended by a bank’s up-stream correspondent institution of similar size and make-up, located in a different city in the same country. The bank is interested in hiring the individual. What should be the next step taken by the Board of Directors?

A prospective AML officer comes highly recommended by a bank’s up-stream correspondent institution of similar size and make-up, located in a different city in the same country. The bank is interested in hiring the individual. What should be the next step taken by the Board of Directors?
A . Do a thorough background check
B . Confer with its regulatory agency to determine whether it is appropriate to hire the person
C . Hire the individual, relying on the recommendation of its correspondent
D . Hire the individual on a probationary basis so that the institution can determine if the individual is sufficiently experienced and capable

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Answer: A