Position Description
The IE Client Onboarding team handles activities that include KYC reviews of new IE customers in accordance with the firms Global AML/KYC policies and procedures by way of liaising with external clients or internal stakeholders (Compliance, KRM etc.).
Key Areas of Responsibilities
- Perform end to end client onboarding process that are managed out from APAC regions.
- Coordinate client / counterparty across multiple functions / units - Front Office, Compliance, AML, Operations, FATCA under business/ client urgency
- Collecting all relevant constitutional documents. This will include liaising with external client and Internal teams. Chinese language proficiency is a strongly recommended skillset.
- Strong understanding of KYC requirements and undertake client due diligence on existing clients to ensure identification of changes in risk profile, including reputational and operational risk factors
- Performing verification checks with external data sources and Screening tools to ensure that all documents submitted meet the defined Customer Identification Program and Internal AML policies
Requirements
- 2 - 5 years of relevant experience in KYC/Client Onboarding functions and preferably within the Financial Institution or banking industry.
- Mandarin language proficiency in reading, writing and speaking
- Good understanding of constitutional documents and corporate structures is required
- Working knowledge of periodic review for equity and FI products is required
- Knowledge of HK SFC / SG MAS AML regulations will be an advantage
- Attention to detail and process oriented
- Research/ Investigative skills
- Proficient in Word and Excel
- Strong attention to details, process oriented, time management, organizational, relationship building skills plus keen investigative skills.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are a must-have