Kyc Onboarding Officer

An exciting new opportunity has become available at an International Bank for a KYC Onboarding Officer.

Duties to include:

• To perform the client onboarding function and ensure the efficient and effective completion of designated KYC tasks and related activities, adhering to current CDD procedures

• Validate information / documentation supplied by the business departments, for completeness, adequacy and accuracy, in a timely manner

• Ensure documentation is fit for purpose in-line with internal and external requirements

• Fully investigate and analyse results screening for Negative News and Politically Exposed Persons, ensuring comments and classifications are recorded, together with a recommended course of action

• To liaise closely with the Local Compliance team, escalating issues that require their further guidance or investigation

• Liaise with Business Departments and within the team when discrepancies in documentation are identified, providing appropriate feedback

The candidate will have:

• Some formal training in AML and KYC, or a formal qualification in these areas would be beneficial

• Previous experience in handling KYC reviews within the financial sector, and an understanding of complex ownership structures, experience of CDD requirements for corporate entities both within the UK and overseas would also be an advantage

• Good written and verbal communicator

• Good attention to detail

• Well organised, able to prioritise and meet agreed deadlines

This is an ongoing temporary position that the client is willing to pay up to £33 per hour depending on experience.