THE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Adhering to internal Compliance policies and external regulatory requirements in the completion of KYC files
• Performing KYC and QC on both onboarding and periodic review files
• Obtaining client due diligence documentation from Corporate Banking, Financial Institution and Treasury Relationship Managers ( 'RMs'')
• Providing guidance to RMs and key stakeholders on KYC requirements
• Conducting a risk-based analysis on prospective (or existing) clients according to current KYC guidelines and standards
• Using external screening systems (World-Check, Factiva) for PEP screening and adverse media checks
• Preparing reports and analysis for Compliance as and when required (e.g. Financial Crime Risk Assessment ( FCRA'') forms, PEP assessment forms and material adverse media assessment forms
• Updating core applications with KYC related static data
• Adhering to the Quality Control and Quality Assurance process and to make and propose file amendments in a timely manner when required
• Completing all necessary Compliance and KYC training as and when required
• Helping to generate relevant Management Information ( MI ) and assisting with training sessions for the Client Onboarding Manager / Head of Client on boarding when required.
• Quality checking the completeness of client files according to UK regulatory requirement and internal KYC and Compliance policies and procedures
• Utilising available systems to ensure red flags are identified and actioned accordingly
• To ensure KYC reviews and other trigger events are completed in a timely manner
• Cross training of staff
• Assist Compliance with the Compliance Quality Assurance monitoring program

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

• Mandarin language skills highly desirable
• Can work 4 days in city office 1 day form home
• Sound knowledge of the UK KYC regulatory environment
• Solid KYC experience within a financial institution, with good understanding of KYC requirements for various client types (including private companies and financial institutions, SPVs, trusts)
• Experience with conducting KYC on higher risk financial services products and services (for example, trade finance or correspondent banking)
• Experience with conducting KYC on clients domiciled in High risk jurisdictions
• Sound knowledge of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and the AML risks they pose
• Strong knowledge of corporate structures and complex entity types
• Knowledge of foreign jurisdiction KYC regimes (especially China) an advantage but not mandatory