KYC Specialist - Private Bank
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a key reviewer of client onboarding documentation, with a strong focus on assessing client background information, wealth narratives, and source of wealth disclosures
- Serve as a subject matter expert for KYC-related matters, ensuring documentation is comprehensive, accurate, and aligned with internal policies and regulatory expectations.
- Take ownership of end-to-end account opening activities, including the collection, review, and validation of client information and supporting documents.
- Coordinate closely with Front Office, Compliance, and Financial Crime teams to facilitate new client onboarding and periodic review requirements.
- Provide guidance to Relationship Managers on customer due diligence obligations and participate in client meetings when required to address onboarding matters.
- Build strong working relationships across Compliance, Legal, Financial Crime Compliance, Operations, and Risk functions to ensure a seamless onboarding process and effective issue resolution.
Candidate Profile
- 8 to 10 years of relevant experience within private banking
- Strong understanding of wealth management products, client onboarding frameworks, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience managing KYC and customer due diligence processes for high-net-worth or private banking clients.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience leading or mentoring teams with a proven track record of people management.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to influence and work effectively across local and regional stakeholders.
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