KYC Operations AVP/VP

at  eClerx

SUMMARY

As part of our APAC Private Banking Payments & Securities function, you will be directly working with clients to understand long term strategic and mid-term business goals. This role will include an end to end Client Life Cycle Management function nuances for HNI clients in Private Banking.
The candidate must possess in-depth functional knowledge of the process area and apply it to operational scenarios to provide effective solutions. He/she must be able to identify discrepancies and propose optimal solutions by using a logical, systematic, and sequential methodology. It is vital to be open-minded towards inputs and views from team members and to effectively lead, control, and motivate groups towards company objects. Additionally, he/she must be self-directed, proactive and seize every opportunity to meet internal and external customer needs and achieve customer satisfaction by effectively auditing processes, implementing best practices and process improvements, and utilizing the frameworks and tools available. Goals and thoughts must be clearly and concisely articulated and conveyed, verbally and in writing, to clients, colleagues, subordinates, and supervisors.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in B. Com /BBM or Master’s Degree in M. Com/MBA/PGDM
• 4 to 6 years’ experience in Client Life Cycle Management within the financial services industry with experience in conducting due diligence.
• Sound business acumen - a practical and positive approach to meeting CDD/KYC requirements in a client facing environment. Knowledge of or experience in a professional services firm would be beneficial.
• Ability to independently research, analyze, and recommend solutions to close open items and discrepancies with client
• Outstanding analytical and investigative skills combined with the ability to navigate through ambiguity in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment
• Strong knowledge of client structures typically used within the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of and a drive to stay up-to-date with industry developments in CLM
• Strong verbal and written communicator with the ability to work as part of the client facing team and a track record for building positive relationships with colleagues.

• Provide Client Life Management Subject Matter Expertise and guidance to the team, in view of establishing the highest levels of quality.
• Seek to perform an independent quality check of client profile updates during Lifecycle Management process, including Client Corporate Structure, Source-of-Wealth, Account Onboarding and Screening, Tax, FATCA, PEP, Sustainability Risk, Reputational Risk and Client Risk Score, to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and Bank policies
• Be the single point of contact / case manager for Team, on Periodic Review cases
• Be the Subject Matter-Expert (SME) in Focused Review processes, to assist with the implementation and delivery of continuous process/technology improvements
• Uphold the highest standards of control, always keeping data integrity and process controls in mind while carrying out day-to-day work
• Stay up-to-date with the latest regulatory, policy and procedural requirements, and take ownership of relevant procedural updates
• Report higher risk matters or regulatory questions to the Client Life Cycle Management
• Engage business partners in Back Office, Compliance and Operations regularly, to enable effective collaboration in day-to-day work
• Provide support for any regulatory & audit related reviews, and training/walkthrough of client onboarding process, as required
• Assist with the continuous operational improvements, in view of the changing operating and regulatory environment, and participate in projects in view of Client’s strategic objectives and vision