Front KYC Advisory Specialist

Job description

We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented KYC specialist to support the private banking relationship managers. The role is responsible for preparing and maintaining complete and accurate Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation and profiles.

Tasks

The main tasks include:

• Collaborate with the RM in preparing comprehensive KYC files and narratives for customer onboarding, periodic reviews, and trigger events.
• Approval of SOWs and SOF summaries to ensure clear justifications, plausibility assessments, and traceability
• Verification of customer structures (individuals, companies, trusts, foundations) and ensuring the completeness of documentation in accordance with local regulations
• Ensuring that all KYC profiles meet internal quality or compliance standards before being submitted for review and approval
• Supporting RMs by providing guidance on CDD requirements and accepted documentation
• Collaborate with RMs to handle requests from compliance/uplift teams
• Escalation of potential AML concerns or documentation gaps to compliance or relevant control functions
• Contribution to process improvements and knowledge sharing with the onboarding and KYC team

Requirements

The requirements for this position include:

• Excellent analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, as well as a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to change
• Strong personality with a robust ethical compass and consistency in overcoming challenges
• Strong ability to interact with senior management, build trusted partnerships, provide informed opinions, and present relevant solutions
• Strong technical knowledge of KYC risk assessment, SOW/SOF corroboration, and financial crime compliance standards
• Strong people skills with the ability to set and prioritize goals and tasks

Regulatory responsibilities and risk management

Regulatory responsibilities and risk management include:

• Demonstration of appropriate values and behaviors, including, but not limited to, standards of honesty and integrity, care and diligence, fair dealing (treating customers fairly), management of conflicts of interest, competence and continuous development, appropriate risk management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.