Lead KYC Specialist focusing on AML compliance for onboarding customers and conducting ongoing reviews. Collaborating with Front Office for documentation and risk assessment execution.
Responsibilities
Perform Know Your Customer due diligence in line with applicable AML Policies, Standards & Procedures, prior to account openings and on an on-going basis
Create KYC profiles in the system of record
Complete the necessary forms required to support CIP / CDD
Screen client names and other parties in line with State Street Screening Standards
Source required CDD documentation independently from various internal and external sources (regulatory websites, company websites, Banker’s Almanac, Lexis Nexis, World Check etc.)
Cooperate closely with Front Office employees to request all other required CDD documentation from customers
Validate CDD documentation provided by customers
Complete Customer AML risk assessments using corporate compliance tools and methods
Meet agreed KRI / KPI targets for KYC profile reviews, escalating when required
Ensure all assigned tasks are correctly maintained on designated tracking / reporting tool
Assist with external regulatory examinations or testing
Follow the speak up, listen up values - including timely escalation of AML concerns, suspicious activity or any corporate policy breaches
Notify local management of operational issues
Attend and participate in AML awareness training sessions to continue to enhance the quality of deliverables
Support ad hoc and/ or strategic projects as required
Complete enhanced due diligence on high risk customers / accounts
Perform EDD monitoring and PEP analysis as required
Assist team members with sourcing relevant information and documentation required for CIP / CDD completion
Assist in facilitating AML awareness training sessions across the team to continue to enhance the quality of deliverables
Act as a KYC subject matter expert; providing technical expertise and guidance to all KYC specialists as needed
Collaborate and lead conversations with key stakeholders with regards to the execution and accurate tracking of key deliverables from the Global AML Center
Providing support to the KYC Operations Manager if required
Act as deputy to the KYC Operations Manager in their absence
Demonstrate commitment to AML risk excellence through the timely and accurate completion of the firm’s “know your customer” due diligence requirements, including for periodic / event driven reviews and in respect of expected v actual transaction activity review
Maintain role-specific knowledge of the current anti-money laundering and financial crime risks and issues through completion of the annual AML Academy, and any other financial crime training deemed applicable to the role
Requirements
Advanced knowledge of anti-money laundering / know-your-customer regulations and processes
KYC process experience for different entity types, such as Trusts, Hedge Funds, regulated entities, SPV etc. would be an advantage (3 years+ as a minimum)
Experience of analyzing complex ownership structures to determine risk exposure and applicable AML/KYC requirements, including jurisdictional uplifts is desirable
Experience with Prime, World Check, Lexis-Nexis and other negative news searches, would be an advantage
Intellectual curiosity for continuous learning around AML and KYC
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills
Good Microsoft Excel and Word skills
Very good language skills in English
One or more of the following language skills would be an advantage: French, German, Italian, Dutch, Arabic
Benefits
Permanent contract from day one
Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)
Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children)
Premium life insurance package and private pension plan
Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs
Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice
Variety of well-being programs
Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role
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