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Account Checking Documentation Officer
Our client an investment bank is looking to hire an Account Checking Documentation Officer. It is essential that you have experience of working in an Investment Bank as product knowledge is key to the role.
Job Purpose/Summary:
•To perform comprehensive checks and assessments with regards to KYC/KYB of all relevant documents relating to all new accounts and amendments to existing accounts.
•To liaise with Relationship Managers and members of the Front Office who perform a client facing function to ensure that all documentation has been completed within any given timeframe.
•To make sure that all internal KYC policies and procedures adhere to current UK and global AML regulations.
•To lead, manage and develop the Account Checking Documentation Assistant.
Main Duties:
1.Assessment of all new and existing account documentation based on pre-defined classifications and internal/external regulatory requirements.
2.To implement and uphold work standards and controls in respect of account opening to ensure that the correct administration of all documents are in place, including accurate record keeping of all relevant information to mitigate regulatory risk to the bank.
3. To develop relationships with all relevant areas within the Bank whilst maintaining independence and impartiality.
4. To liaise directly with Front Office areas, as required, in respect of account opening and non-conformance to KYC requirements.
5. To create and maintain up to date account opening procedures, depending on changes to internal policies and external regulations.
6. Processing and release of Sanction matched payments through the Electronic Sanctions Monitoring Tool, to include some Bank Holiday Cover.
7. To manage any projects that may arise relating to account opening and KYC review work whilst adhering to specific deadlines.
8. To ensure close working relationships are maintained with internal and external contacts providing effective communication in all forms of correspondence and direct meetings.
9. To manage the role of the Account Checking Documentation Assistant and deal with any issues or problems that may arise on a day to day basis.
10. To oversee that all administration associated with the role is completed in a timely manner.
Person Specification
• Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of UK Money Laundering Regulations, JMLSG Guidance Notes
• Knowledge of banking products and classifications
• An ability to work with new and existing databases such as MIDAS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and an ability to learn new systems quickly that are used internally. Product specific knowledge of Investment banking product portfolio
• Knowledge of the Investment Banking Corporate & Market Banking sector
• Previous experience in a supervisory role
• Confident ability to deal with staff at all levels
• Time management skills
• Ability to assimilate large volumes of information whilst working to tight deadlines.
• Problem solving abilities
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