KYC Senior Associate

KYC Senior Associate – Institutional Banking Group (IBG)

Please note this role is for a 12-month fixed term contract

Job Responsibilities

Overview:

• KYC Senior Associate to conduct customer due diligence (CDD) in various industries including investment funds, SPV for real estate investment, listed companies and JVs for infrastructure projects.
• Liaising with Relationship Managers and customers for the essential documentation to ensure timely completion of KYC.
• Screening of the clients and their connected parties for adverse new/ sanctions.
• Working closely with the Compliance team to tackle the issues for KYC.
• Reporting of cases to Relationship Managers and Senior Management

Business Policy, Process & Management:

• Point of contact for Customers and Relationship Managers for assigned cases.
• Identify required documentation for each review to ensure the KYC has been completed in line with Group Policy.
• Coordination / management of cases assigned and ensure that consistent and accurate updates are provided to the necessary stakeholders.
• Ensure timely turnaround of cases and execution of KYC / CDD against Bank Policy.
• Ensure effective governance in place and adherence to applicable Group and local Standards, Policies, and regulations.

Governance & Control:

• Act as and support First Line of Defence activities, contact point for IBG KYC related risk & control items.

Key Requirements & Skills

• 5+ years direct KYC experience (experience in Singapore regulation desired but not essential).
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Good communication skills with all levels of bank staff.
• Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation.

Please note, in order to apply for this role you need to have the valid right to work in the UK.