Onboarding Specialist
Job Description:
- Verify customer identification documents and assess the authenticity of the provided information.
- Analyze and evaluate customer profiles to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Utilize industry-standard databases and screening tools to perform name screening against global watchlists and sanction lists.
- Investigate and escalate any potential matches or hits, ensuring adherence to applicable legal and compliance procedures.
- Stay abreast of updates and changes in sanction lists and adjust the screening process accordingly.
- Work closely with other members of the compliance team, sharing insights and providing support as necessary.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in any related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Knowledge of KYC frameworks and systems.
- Preferably 3 - 5 years of experience in Compliance Money Laundering/Terrorist Financing screening or relevant Banking & Finance.
- Good knowledge and understanding of Sanctions, PEP & Embargoes Regulation.
- Possess knowledge of consumer banking products and services as well as regulations governing the consumer banking business and products (will be an added advantage).
- Enjoy working efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Proficient command of English and ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work with a cross-functional team to coordinate desired output.
- Candidate should have a risk-based approach/mindset in problem-solving and the ability to respond well to constructive criticism.
- A start-up attitude – highly collaborative and globally-minded.