Job responsibilities
- Liaise with the Middle Office on client onboarding/sales for required documents and sign-off
- Review client’s KYC documentation in accordance with the firm's AML/KYC policies and procedures on a timely basis
- Validate the accuracy of data in KYC platforms and ensure the completeness of the document package
- Complete onboarding efforts and projects to clean up data and documentation, coordinating with other areas as needed (Client Onboarding, Compliance, Sales, Client Service).
- Act as an Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Due Diligence expert to guide the Middle Office through KYC requirements and variations of documents that may fulfill due diligence requirements
- Conduct in-depth analysis on the ownership structure of the client using publicly available sources (not limited to company registries) or client documentation, and seek additional confirmation or approvals as required
- Work closely with the Middle Office to obtain all necessary supporting evidence for full KYC due diligence
- Manage personal workload and priority items, ensuring timely escalation of key risks/issues to management
- Stay informed of any changes to processes and procedures, regulatory changes, and ensure open verbal dialogue with colleagues across the region
- Identify and execute process improvements, providing guidance and support on key process and technology initiatives to the business
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- At least 5 years of experience (Audit, Control, Risk, AML, and Research may also be areas of experience)
- Strong working knowledge of KYC/Compliance/AML procedures, standards, and regulations
- Knowledge of multiple client types (e.g., Corporates, SPV, Trust, FIs)
- Experience in client Due Diligence, risk assessment, and vetting of PEP & negative news
- Knowledge of financial industry with in-depth expertise in various lines of business (Corporate Investment Bank and heritage lines of business)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time management, organizational, and relationship-building skills
- Quality client focus with a strong controls mindset and customer service skills
- Prior experience adhering to controls and compliance standards
- Ability to grasp and learn concepts and procedures quickly
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Knowledge of KYC & Client onboarding is preferred
- Multi language capability in either Mandarin/Japanese/Korean language (written and spoken) as the role requires interactions with the APAC stakeholders