KYC SME

Role & responsibilities

The job responsibilities include: 

• Conduct customer risk assessment in full compliance with the firm policies as well as external regulatory requirements
• Engage existing / new customers / RM in the collection of detailed customer information and supporting documentation required for the completion of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) 
• Investigate and escalate monitoring alerts and queries
• Act as the focal point for CDD information clarification among RM / CDD operations and Compliance
• Ensure completeness of CDD information and supporting documentation before submitting the case to Relationship Managers (RM) for review 
• Advise on, and resolve, potential AML issues arising across business unit and jurisdictions. 
• Provide written or verbal presentations of recommendations, articulation of arguments supported by documented analysis to convince/challenge the business on recommended actions
• Drive process enhancement, identify and implement strategic improvements and enhancements to existing systems, policies and guidelines to reduce risk and improve efficiency
• Conduct regular AML training on operational procedures to KYC and Relationship Management teams
• Produce regular AML reports for various stakeholders 

Preferred candidate profile

Job Requirements

Mandatory Skills

• Min 5 years in an operational environment, with relevant experience in AML/CDD and sound knowledge of corresponding regulations. 
• In-depth knowledge on banking operations procedures, risk management as well as regulatory compliance standards
• Proven experience of cross functional working 
• Competent in the use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong oral and written communication skills 

• Able to plan, organize and drive through results under conflicting priorities and pressures. The position requires effectiveness, team spirit and an ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment 
• Eagerness to learn and to keep abreast of the latest issues and requirements relating to AML / KYC 

Perks and benefits