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Responsibilities:

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure thorough, timely and quality review of client onboarding requests
• Partner with Relationship Managers in the KYC write-up, identify areas of clarification and ensure adequate follow-up with client and closure prior to KYC submission
• Corroborate customer’s source of wealth information submitted 
• Track and report on the progress and efficiency of the high risk portfolio onboarding pipeline, risk trends and recurring KYC issues, actions triggered to ensure adequate progression of the case
• Provide subject matter expertise and training to internal teams on high risk onboarding standards and regulatory changes on a periodic basis as and when required
• Ensuring adverse news screening performed is in accordance with approved procedures and industry standards
• To prepare periodic and ad hockey management/regulatory reporting on KYC

Portfolio & Performance Management

• Assist in the end-to-end client onboarding process, from prospect onboarding advisory to account opening and fraud management, facilitating compliance with the bank’s requirements and timely opening of accounts
• Conduct periodic reviews and audits of account opening and onboarding documentation to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards
• Identify and remediate documentation gaps, inconsistencies, and control weaknesses
• Ensure timely escalation of documentation discrepancies and exceptions

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Relationship Managers and Compliance to ensure documentation is fit-for-purpose and aligned with CDD policies and local requirements

Process Optimization

• Participate in initiatives to enhance turnaround time and efficiency, mitigating risk and contribute to the development and implementation of best-in-class CDD and onboarding practices and policies
• Participate in initiatives to digitize and automate documentation workflows, reducing manual errors and improving turnaround times
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments to proactively adapt and improve practices
• Ensure adherence to turn-around-time for each stage of the end-to-end process, and tracking mechanisms as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related discipline
• Technical and Regulatory Knowledge relating to CDD and onboarding processing/risk 
• Experience in developing and implementing end-to-end process flows, and managing High risk clients would be an advantage
• 5-7 years of experience in onboarding, compliance, or compliance assurance
• Strong understanding of KYC, CDD, onboarding processes, and regulatory requirements
• Technical understanding of CDD and onboarding end-to-end process
• Strong analytical skill and eye for detail 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Independent, versatile and able to perform under pressure 
• Knowledge of Commercial Banking business practices, processes and procedures 
• Proven track record in managing regulatory compliance and risk assurance functions
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Good communication skills, written and spoken with the ability to communicate at all levels