At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership-it's our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what's next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. is an award-winning provider of global custody, fund administration, transfer agent, foreign exchange and securities lending, for many of the world's most sophisticated mutual funds, investment managers, banks and insurance companies.
Our Investor Onboarding ("IOB") team within our Transfer Agency Department will be responsible for investor due diligence and focused on providing quality AML/KYC review, assessment and technical investors' account opening in accordance to our TA AML Program, applicable legal and regulatory requirements as well as internal policies and procedures.
The Role of IOB Supervisor will need to display a high degree of professionalism and integrity through solid Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Know Your Client (KYC) knowledge and experience. Achieving this will also require strong interpersonal, articulation, analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to earn trust among team members as well as demonstrating value to our clients and investors.
Job Responsibilities - Perform investor due diligence in accordance with applicable AML jurisdiction(s) including but not limited to Hong Kong, Cayman Island, Bermuda, Ireland and Luxembourg
- Review and prescribe global AML/KYC documentation requirements for various investor types across APAC region
- Carry out end-to-end KYC review, including AML risk assessment, local market or regulatory research, documentation check, name screening (PEP/Sanctions/Fraud alerts), AML escalation, operational account opening and static data updates
- Address AML/KYC or account opening related inquiry as received from clients / investors
- Coordinate and collaborate with IOB / other functional teams locally and globally to provide seamless and quality support to clients and investors
- Adhere to firm's policies, guidelines, operations procedures and internal control measures to maintain high level of professional integrity
- Participate in User Acceptance Testing related to any system implementation or enhancements
- Assist in drafting and documenting procedures, policies and processes as necessary
Requirements - Minimum 3 years of working experience in the field of AML/KYC, Risk or Compliance. Transfer Agency experience and Supervisory experience preferrable
- Sound AML/KYC knowledge, detail oriented and ability to perform independently
- Ability to identify issues or operational gaps, recommend enhancing measures and effective interpretation / application of operations procedures
- Good communications and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task and handle high volume of work while maintaining accuracy
- Good analytical mind and problem-solving skills
- Must be willing to work as part of a team in a client focused, high quality service environment
- Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese
- Banking or financial industry background or equivalent experience in AML/KYC or Transfer Agency
- Knowledge or prior experience with Multifonds TA is considered an advantage
We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn't followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn't meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.
About BBH: Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.
We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development-so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice-creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.
We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often-pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.
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