KYC Review Analyst - Top US Investment/Private Bank!

• International and dynamic working environment
• Competitive remuneration and benefit packages

About Our Client

Our client is one of the largest American Investment/ Private banks, headquartered in New York City. They are now looking for a KYC Review Analyst/ Associate to join their PWM account opening team under Account Management to handle KYC periodic review, PEP/ EDD review, documentation review, remediation projects, account set up and maintenance for Hong Kong and Australia high net worth clients. The private wealth management division provides highly personalized, best in class investment advice, execution services, wealth management and banking solutions to Ultra High Net Worth individuals and families across the region. The team is responsible for ensuring that KYC documentation and account maintenance functions throughout the client lifecycle is maintained, complying with the firm's global standards and any additional local regulatory requirements.

Job Description

• Responsible for KYC periodic review/ CIP KYC review, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) reviews, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews and account maintenance for HK and Australia high net worth clients across all risk levels
• Handle KYC documentation review, SOW review provided by clients and Sales and follow up on missing documentation or inconsistent information with the firm's records
• Handle remediation projects across all risk levels, account set up and maintenance tasks
• Ensure periodic review, event driven reviews and relevant approval records are retained properly in internal databases and monitor the receipt of any outstanding documentation within required timeframes
• Provide timely resolution of Sales queries and requests from Global Financial Crimes (GFC), Compliance Testing and Audit teams and co-operation with stakeholders across the firm to deliver effective client outcomes

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or banking related discipline
• 3-6 years of working experience in KYC periodic review, trigger event review, PEP/ EDD review, documentation review, account maintenance or client life cycle management operations for high-net-worth clients within private banking
• Strong Knowledge in KYC processes and documentation (CIP, Ownership structures, trigger events and Source of Wealth/Funds), industry regulations and best practices within private banking
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; highly attentive to details
• Strong ability in articulating issues concisely and communicate effectively with different levels of seniority across the organization
• Strong communication skills in both written and verbal English skills
• Working hours will be 8am-5pm due to supporting Australian markets

What's on Offer

• International and dynamic working environment
• Competitive remuneration and benefit packages
• Stimulating and challenging work with huge exposure
• Medical benefits