Manager, International KYC - Corporate, Europe & USA

Working for the KYC and Onboarding team which will conduct the following activities:

Main Objectives: Manger will act as a support to Team Leader (AVP) to local KYC on-boarding team, working both as an individual contributor on day to day activities. Managers objective is to be accountable for the end-to-end KYC process, from the movement it is decided to on board the clients and managing relevant stake holders. Aligned to Banking Coverage teams he/she will work closely with products teams and other onboarding functions to deliver the service required.

Key Role:

• Manage KYC and Onboarding process for New to Bank Client Onboarding Process along with Periodic & Trigger Reviews in liaison with all stake holders.
• Ensure all clients are onboarded within the onboarding timelines agreed. Main stakeholders are Clients, Coverage Bankers ( Region / Global ) , KYC Operations Team, Compliance, Offshore Support Team.
• Verify account opening forms / Swift messages ( Banks) have been completed adequately and have been verified
• Conduct Name screening, due diligence and Adverse Media matches on all associated parties to the entity.

• Conduct Name screening, due diligence and Adverse Media matches on all associated parties to the entity.

• Liaising with client and relevant stakeholders on key KYC information and data requirements.
• Undertaking independent research via approved public sources
• Review AML, KYC forms and Sanctions Questionnaires, as applicable.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence and perform KYC on third party service providers for Corporate and Investment Banking clients.
• Liaising with Approver/Compliance and providing all the required documents/ information submitted by the client and highlighting key information about the company which may be instrumental in obtaining their approval depending on the risk rating classification.
• Maintenance of all data in in Alpha system
• Stay abreast with latest developing concepts like new regulations by the counties Central Bank or legal environment within UAE & international locations & other corporate credit practices.
• To promote appropriate checks and controls within the team to ensure files are processed correctly.
• Adherence to TATs and SLAs.
• Ensure adherence to all internal policies / procedures and external regulatory requirements at all times

Relationship Management

• Develop and manage relationships with CIB stakeholders across business lines and supporting functions.

• Undertake strong support and communication with both internal & external clients to facilitate efficient client on boarding & off boarding

• Deliver fair outcomes of our customers and ensure own conduct maintains the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets.

Reporting

• Ensure information for MI related to CIB On boarding & KYC is prepared and presented on a periodic basis.
• Ensure exceptions are updated in CDD Exception tracker and tracked to resolution. Tracker to be circulated to relevant stake holders on monthly basis.
• Monitor monthly KYC KRI /KPI reports
• Interact with other stakeholders and help the KYC teams achieve KIR’s / KPI’s. Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in management, banking, finance.

• Preferably with certification in compliance, KYC/AML/CFT, financial crime or risk management ( will be added advantage)

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a reputable international bank

• Minimum of 5 years of experience within an On-boarding, KYC or Compliance function in UK and France

• Relevant experience (AML/KYC/compliance related) with understanding of financial institutions KYC requirements.

• Familiarity with AML/KYC regulations and industry guidelines, along with client structure and hierarchies, knowledge of Funds, Brokers, Loan Agencies & Correspondent Banks

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

• Experienced with operating in a global regulatory environment

• Strong Microsoft application knowledge

Pro-active and business oriented with proven ability to prioritize, manage conflicting demands and ability to assess.