Client Onboarding KYC Associate - Specialized Team- Corporate Investment Bank

Job Responsibilities

• Study of legal and commercial documents, in order to understand client´s activity, structure, and risk associated.
• Obtain a general understanding of and execute AML (Anti money laundering) policies and internal procedures, in accordance with local and global principles.
• Interact with Middle office to obtain required documents from Clients and Bankers
• Address business questions and advise about onboarding requirements and status.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, policies and  procedures  to ensure onboarded clients are compliant with all applicable rules, protecting reputation, assets and finances of the bank.
• Control and follow up of Pending Client Documentation by liaising with internal Lines of Business.
• Perform client searches, and accurately communicate the information requested.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are updated reflecting the latest procedures.
• Teamwork with other supporting areas such as Middle Office, Policy, GFCC as well as with other Regional and Global Client Onboarding teams.
• Prepare data or reports as required by regulatory needs related to clients.
• Produce and maintain client set up metrics from a regional perspective.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly organized, proactive and motivated with strong prioritization skills, innovation and problem solving skills, and a control mindset, with the ability to deliver value-added support to business partners and clients in a timely and accurate manner.

• Sense of urgency/ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines

   

• University degree (Business Administration, Economics, Law, Information Technology, Engineering, etc).

   

• Relevant AML experience (over 3 years) preferably within a financial institution (knowledge on KYC over Banks and Fintech is a plus)
• Prior experience with deadlines for time sensitive projects

• Prior experience in documentation management