Overview of business area:

Part of the Private Banking Client Onboarding Services team in APAC, supporting Front Office with the relationship onboarding process. This role will be focused on supporting Private Bank Relationship Managers with activities and services for the Client Onboarding process.

Essentials Skills:

• Perform independent review on customer identification, document formalities of different types of accounts (Individual, PIC, Corporate, Trust, Foundations etc.) and ensure all accounts satisfy the required standards before onboarding.
• Perform data capture and validation in the Client Relationship Management system
• Uphold the highest standards of control, always keeping data integrity in mind while carrying out day-to-day tasks
• Stay relevant with the latest regulatory, policy and procedural requirements
• Take ownership of relevant procedural documentation and ensure procedures are updated on a timely basis
• Escalate higher risk matters or regulatory questions to the Financial Crime Compliance team
• Provide support for any regulatory related, audit, review requirements
• To prepare and conduct training on client onboarding processes as required
• Deliver continuous process improvements, in view of the changing operating and regulatory environment
• Any other tasks assigned by the manager or department head
• You shall ensure that your KYC / Source of Wealth knowledge is up-to-date and in alignment with internal (policies and procedures) as well as external (regulatory)

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• You possess at least 3 years of relevant experience in KYC/CDD documentation experiencein Private Banking/Wealth Management
• You come with a reasonable understanding KYC requirements in Asia (MAS, HKMA & or AUSTRAC - requirements)
• You have acquired relevant academic qualifications: University Graduate with Bachelor of Law/ Accounting/ Finance / Business/ Economics
• You have pro-active and a self-starter, with a can-do attitude
• You exhibit strong analytical ability and problem solver who can think out of the box
• You are a team player who is committed to service delivery excellence and always has the bank and clients' best interests in mind
• You demonstrate the capability to build and maintain productive relationships at all level with key internal clients including business, operations and colleagues in Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
• You have good written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
• You possess the ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• You are competent in using MS Office applications including but not limited to MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

Salary Range: $5,000 - $7,500 Per Month