Associate

Responsibilities

• Review of documentation for entities such as corporation, charities, individuals as per policy / jurisdiction for all KYC / CDD documentation and raising request for information/document required as per the procedure
• Conduct due diligence and highlight procedural requirements if there is any defect
• Review beneficial ownership (BO) and key controller according policy and screen for sanctions and adverse media
• Complete review in a timely and efficient manner
• Make recommendation on process enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain awareness of regulatory updates and incorporate process and procedural changes in the due diligence review process
• Interpret evidence from multiple tools and systems to determine legitimacy of customer behavior across multiple products
• Assist with monitoring and tracking incidents to ensure resolution occurs within the customer Service Level Agreement
• Solve routine problems, largely through precedent and referral to general guidelines

Minimum Qualifications

• University graduate
• Meaningful experience should be in back office work, compliance, investigation, AML/KYC, audit review and/or account review
• Microsoft Office, internet, and computer skills!
• Excellent communication and comprehension
• Strong critical thinking

Preferred skills:

• Experience in AML and KYC in the customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence and Know your Customer space for fintech/e-commerce
• AML investigatory experience and analytical skills
• Periodical review of KYC records as to completeness, including verifying that due diligence has been performed
• Client on boarding checks, verifying external regulatory and registry websites for their legal active status.
• Understanding of different entity types and ownership structure including but no limited to Charities, PIV, SPV, Banks & Financial Institute, Private and Public companies (listed / non listed) and CIS
• Ability to conduct detailed investigation in Adverse / Negative Media and Transaction Surveillance / Monitoring
• Ability to independently research, analyze, and recommend solutions to close open items and discrepancies
• Knowledge of AML/KYC controls including front-end systems, applications, data sources, and back end controls
• Experience in sanction screening, Know Your Customer (KYC), document verification (IDs, bank details, company registries)
• Outstanding analytical and investigative skills combined with the ability to navigate through ambiguity in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment
• Excellent understanding of AML/KYC terminology
• Should have experienced in using Actimize, RDC, Fortent, Norkom, Lexis Nexis, Bridger XG, SIEBEL and Dow Jones etc!
• Good experience in MS-Office applications like Excel, Word, Power point, Outlook etc.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.