Risk & Compliance Working Student (f/m/x) (Frankfurt)

at  Savills IM

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our purpose is to build prosperity by investing in resilient real assets. Our vision is to be a trusted investment manager, respected for our expertise in restorative real estate investment enabling people, communities and eco-systems to thrive.
We are a dedicated real estate and real-estate debt specialist managing €25.5bn on behalf of institutional investors globally. Our global platform of 16 locations enables us to combine a truly global perspective with local expertise to offer investors a range of compelling strategies.
The firm has over 30 years of experience delivering real estate strategies for investors, with over 400 staff dedicated to positive client outcomes. Our strategies span the office, logistics & industrial, retail, living and debt sectors, and have been designed with the flexibility to meet the needs of a wide range of investors.
Responsible investment is integrated into our investment-management process to ensure that responsible investment risks and opportunities are not siloed, but recognised and acted upon throughout our business, as well as communicated to investors.
Savills Investment Management: Resilience. Responsibility. Results.
Role Responsibilities

Responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the German Risk & Compliance team to migrate data into the KYC Compliance Catalyst system for AML regulatory reasons
• Undertaking Global CDD remediation of relevant existing customers as part of a remediation project to ensure adequate CDD / enhanced due diligence is undertaken
• Keeping accurate Management Information and providing status updates to the CDD remediation lead and other relevant stakeholders in a timely manner
• Performing detailed data gathering and analysis for existing customers to complete CDD checks
• Screening customers and all related parties against relevant screening tool(s) by reviewing PEP, sanction and adverse news screening
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Risk & Compliance team and ESG department, to address CDD remediation issues and provide support as needed
• Ensuring processes, systems and controls are followed to comply with regulatory requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience in CDD/KYC remediation is favorable
• Team player and ability to operate independently to plan workload, prioritise tasks and deliver deadlines
• Innovative thinking is key while ensuring minimum regulatory requirements are met under a risk-based approach
• Exposure to dealing with various medium and high-risk customers
• Ability to identify complex structures and apply relevant CDD in this respect
• Good English skills, excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels
• Well organised, able to prioritise, attention to detail, able to work without substantial supervision and adhering to strict deadlines
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Willingness to embrace new ideas/procedures
• Ability to be self-motivated, organised, and pragmatic whilst being able to deliver under pressure.
  This role will be 20 hours per week for a fixed term.
  We are a committed equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race and religion. We are focused on fostering a culture and environment that allows for inclusion and diversity throughout our business. Savills IM offers several employee led forums which provide support and guidance around Diversity & Inclusion, as well as ensuring our principles are built in to all of our processes, practices and expectations

• Supporting the German Risk & Compliance team to migrate data into the KYC Compliance Catalyst system for AML regulatory reasons
• Undertaking Global CDD remediation of relevant existing customers as part of a remediation project to ensure adequate CDD / enhanced due diligence is undertaken
• Keeping accurate Management Information and providing status updates to the CDD remediation lead and other relevant stakeholders in a timely manner
• Performing detailed data gathering and analysis for existing customers to complete CDD checks
• Screening customers and all related parties against relevant screening tool(s) by reviewing PEP, sanction and adverse news screening
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Risk & Compliance team and ESG department, to address CDD remediation issues and provide support as needed
• Ensuring processes, systems and controls are followed to comply with regulatory requirements