Responsibilities
Diligently carry out the 2LoD role in the account recertification and account opening process:
- Reviewing client profiles to ensure conformity to internal BNPP and HK/SG regulatory requirements on Anti Money Laundering /Countering Financing of Terrorism /Customer Due Diligence standards, producing client risk assessments, due diligence analysis and assigning an appropriate risk rating
- Assisting with the preparation and presentation of existing client relationships to SG/HK risk committee with the objective of obtaining business & compliance management approval to start/maintain the relationship with the client
- Review client transactions for the period under review and flag out any suspicious transactions with regard to unknown 3rd parties; commercial nature etc.
- Provide advisory support to the business with regard to resolving newly identified adverse media, link to sanction countries related issues, identifying potential Politically Exposed Persons etc
- To provide advisory to Business on KYC and Financial Security matters.
- To investigate, analyze, prepare memo, and ensure required protocol is followed through
for cases with KYC/AML/FS concerns.
- Perform risk assessment and make decisions with regards to unblocking of accounts
- Conducting investigations and assist in the filing of suspicious transaction reports (STRs) as appropriate
- To assist with internal audits, regulatory inspection and investigations · Be familiar with relevant MAS and HKMA requirements.
- To proactively identify potential gaps in the current processes/policies against regulatory requirements
- To work with Onshore Compliance on derogations and other policies-related matters.
- Collaborate with the larger compliance community, e.g. APAC Financial Security AML Advisory team.
- To provide administrative support such as tracking of file status, updating of bankruptcy lists.
- Perform any ad-hoc duties assigned by supervisor, including KYC in relation to client account closure
- KYC review of bank counterparties, review of bank reference letters, review of client investment profile questionnaires
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
- A team player with good relationship management and people skills
- Able to work independently, perform under pressure with tight deadlines and multitasks.
- A good knowledge of compliance framework with strong analytical skill.
- Have strong written and communication skills.
- Strong presentation skill
- Microsoft Outlook, MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Specific Qualifications:
- University graduate
Minimum 5 years of KYC/FS Compliance experience in Wealth Management/Private Bank with HK and SG exposure
- Organized and meticulous