CIB Operations - KYC Middle Office - Associate

The Middle Office will be responsible for managing the Front Office relationship for business requests in KYC Onboarding Remediation and Renewals. The position will be required to facilitate the end to end client onboarding process ensuring all due diligence documentation is sourced and delivered to the Wholesale Client Onboarding team to incorporate into the KYC platform.

Key Responsibilities

Manage new business requests received from the Front Office and facilitate the KYC process end to end

Act as an SME and Due Diligence expert to guide clients through the KYC requirements and variation of documents which may fulfil due diligence requirements

Conduct in-depth analysis on the ownership structure of the client on publicly available sources (not limited to company registries) or client documentation and seek additional confirmation or approvals as required

Work closely with the Front Oce and potentially direct with clients as required to obtain all necessary supporting evidence to full KYC due diligence

Follow up with Client Onboarding teams to ensure onboarding is completed within agreed timeframes

Liaise regularly with the business to conduct workload planning review status of key onboardings and prioritize open requests

Frequently interact with key stakeholders such as Legal Compliance Credit and Operations to develop strong partnerships eliminate roadblocks and ensure continuity of information ow across the groups

Assist Relationship Managers with overnight screening client exits and any other KYC related tasks as required

Manage personal workload and priority items and ensure timely escalation of key risks/issues to management

Keep informed of any changes to processes and procedures regulatory change and ensure open verbal dialogue with colleagues across the region

Identify and execute process improvements provide guidance and support on key process and technology initiatives to the business

Skills Required

A working knowledge of KYC/Compliance/AML procedures and standards

Knowledge of multiple client types (i.e. Corporates SPV Trust F.I.s. etc.)

Knowledge of nancial 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 relationship building skills

Quality client focus strong controls mind-set and strong customer service skills(e.g. oral and written communication skills)

Prior experience of adhering to controls and compliance standards

Ability to grasp/learn concepts and procedures quickly

Qualification & Experience

Knowledge of KYC & Client onboarding is preferred with at least 2-4 years experience (Audit Control Risk AML and Research may also be areas of experience)

B.S. Degree or equivalent