KYC Analyst

Who are V.?

As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessels operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

Overall Purpose of The Job

Responsible to achieve required performance levels in terms of quality, efficiency, and timely manner. Identify the scope of process improvement and work towards implementing the improvement ideas in Global Shared Service (Finance Shared Service Centre of V. Group).

Job Location:

Oshiwara, Goregaon West, Mumbai, India (Nearest Local Station : Ram Mandir, Nearest Metro Station : Goregaon West)

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting and providing guidance to the MDM team with the performance of due diligence on new clients / suppliers, requesting KYC information and documentation as applicable, reviewing and verifying documentation received and making an analytical risk assessment for new clients / suppliers. Where trade sanctions risks are identified as part of the KYC process or as part of any separate trade sanctions check, ensuring escalation to Group Legal for resolution.
• Periodically evaluating existing clients / suppliers according to established policies and procedures.
• Periodically reviewing KYC records as to completeness, including verifying that due diligence has been performed and that standards are complied with; also, that the files and risk assessments are current and up to date.
• Maintain continuous contact with customers / suppliers in order to keep customer / supplier files updated.
• Communicating effectively and efficiently with relevant internal and external parties to obtain KYC documents.
• Having a thorough understanding of V.Ships BU / V.Services BU and related parties in order to monitor activities for unusual transactions.
• Initiating investigations on identified suspicious transactions and reporting any findings to line management.
• Responsible for a good understanding of due diligence regulations, policies and procedures.
• Specific projects which may rise from time to time.
  

Essential:

• Must have a bachelors degree in law or business administration or country equivalent in a related discipline together with equivalent work experience.
• Previous work experience in similar position
• Good understanding of AML / ABC / Sanctions framework.
• Experience with AML / ABC / Sanctions monitoring and screening using a leading screening tool.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Must have good planning and time management / prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and also to liaise with other departments.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must have good knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
  

Desirable:

• Communication in another language e.g. any European language.
• Compliance qualification is an advantage.