Address KYC Maintenance Role at a global bank
Your new company
This company is a prestigious global bank that specialises in Investment Banking and Wealth Management. The role is within the Wealth Management business, which services individuals, families and institutions investing in both domestic and international markets, including equities, fixed income and derivative investments, financial planning, margin lending and managed funds.
Your new role
The KYC Account Maintenance role is responsible for the day to day queries on trigger events or change requests and will ensure these comply with the Firm’s global standards and local regulatory requirements.
KYC Maintenance tasks will be varied with trigger events where a client’s situation changes and conduct applicable review of KYC profiles including trusts, funds, joints and company structures.
Support processes including Client Identification Program KYC review and remediation across all risk levels and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) reviews.
Review documentation provided by clients and sales and follow up on missing documentation or inconsistent information with the firm’s records.
Responsible for timely resolution of sales queries and requests from Global Financial Crime, Compliance and Audit teams.
Review and validate the client’s AML/CTF risk, such as Source of Wealth and Total Net Worth.
Ensure periodic review and relevant approval records are retained properly in the internal database and monitor the receipt of any outstanding documentation within the required timeframe.
Escalate accounts with high risk triggers or high-risk accounts for Financial Crime signoff.
What you'll need to succeed
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline e.g. Commerce, Law, Accounting or similar
At least 3 years experience in Corporate and institutional or Wealth Management KYC and CDD and knowledge of High-Risk clients
Ideally some previous experience in an onboarding/periodic review in a top-tier bank and covering account structures such as trusts, investment managers, joint and other complex entities
Understanding of global AML/KYC standards, in particular Australian
Strong communication skills to effectively and clearly advise sales teams and other stakeholders.
Self-motivated, enthusiastic and strong attention to detail with an investigative mindset
What you'll get in return
An excellent opportunity for an initial 15-month contract at a global investment bank with the potential for permanent or extensions.
What you need to do now
Please apply now or email your CV to philip.lewis@hays.com.au to be shortlisted. Please ensure you have at least 15 months of constant full work entitlements in Australia. #2846145
