KYC Client onboarding Specialist

Operations is one of the largest divisions in the firm and has diverse responsibilities, including correctly settling and recording millions of transactions per day, identifying and mitigating all operational risks, developing strong client relationships and partnering with technology to realize the full potential of IT and e-solutions. Throughout, the Operations department continually seeks ways to improve while actively supporting the development of new businesses, structures and markets.

Title: KYC Client onboarding Specialist
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 04 Months


Possibility for extension
Role will start onsite.

Generally two rounds of interviews.
1) Zoom
2) In person

Preferable candidate will have KYC Client onboarding experience from Institutional side, retail/WM experience not preferred.

Role Description
Operations is one of the largest divisions in the firm and has diverse responsibilities, including correctly settling and recording millions of transactions per day, identifying and mitigating all operational risks, developing strong client relationships and partnering with technology to realize the full potential of IT and e-solutions. Throughout, the Operations department continually seeks ways to improve while actively supporting the development of new businesses, structures and markets.

Responsibilities:
o Obtain and verify client data attributes using authorized validation sources
o Ensure client data is up-to-date and correct per policy guidelines
o Input and maintenance of regulatory identifiers
o Perform process analysis and provide inputs for change initiatives
o Involvement in the identification and management of process improvement projects
o Data analysis and report creation in relation to process volumes, risk and quality
o Collect and check client documentation for CIP process and ongoing client documentation refresh
o Follow up on issues with functional stakeholders
o Liaise with the various Business Units to obtain the necessary Anti-Money Laundering and documents and explain the requirements where necessary
o Carry out tasks related to the job in accordance with the instructions of the supervisor

Requirements:
-Solid knowledge of KYC and AML Compliance policies and how they are applied in a U.S. banking environment
-Strong understanding of the Client Onboarding Process and documentation/information specific to KYC/AML and the various different types of entities
-Knowledge and understanding of the various financial products offered across business lines
-Have good communication skills
-Take responsibility for assigned work tasks. Adhere to the assigned timeframe
-Be available to answer questions and queries from local and remote team members and users in a timely fashion
-Behave in an honest and ethical manner in accordance with the Code of Conduct and the Employee Handbook
-Understand and adhere to the organization's values
-Be a team player
-Be accurate and pay attention to details
-Escalate issues and risks to the supervisor in a timely fashion
-Be able to effectively and actively ensure upward, downward peer communication of information and issues and risks
-Be able to deal easily with multiple issues and tasks under pressure
-Acquire necessary business knowledge to complete the task
-Have proficient Excel and PowerPoint skills
-Requires 2-5 years prior experience

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