OBJECTIVES:
Develop enhanced governance processes across company businesses to further improve on the front to back oversight of KYC risks and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of practices across the organization and to lead key forums as appropriate.
Work with Technology partners to communicate business risk & controls requirements, impact assessment and clear prioritization.
Work with project management resources to consolidate, track and report on the status of work efforts relative to defined committed deadlines.
Accountable for executing the Know Your Customer (KYC) activities, ad-hoc regulatory requirement reports, and remediation's of the bank.
This includes delivering the Compliance program for anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, sanctions, other related disciplines.
Identify key risks in the current client life-cycle management process and recommend strategies to for future design to mitigate AML risks while operating efficiency levers and reduce account opening lead times.
Provide Subject Matter Expertise on potential key risks identified during the bank's review process (e.g., negative news/adverse media screening, customer activity reviews, client risk rating, etc.)
Responsible in the development, implementation, and periodic performance of key controls and ensure client vetting data and document processing comply with regulations, guidelines, standard and policies for all new accounts.
Ensure preventive and detective KYC controls and monitoring programs are in place and provide
adequate coverage.
Handle any other duties, consistent with the role, or duties as required from time to time by the Executive or Management Team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years' of strong experience in a related role with extensive experience in Financial Services
Comprehensive experience of AML/KYC Compliance, Internal Audit or Risk and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of banking operations including regulatory requirements and reengineering and Controls Management
Strong knowledge of KYC/AML rules and regulations, and risk management
Broad and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of banking operations including regulatory requirements and re-engineering
Excellent oral and written communications skills; must be articulate and persuasive with the judgement and
authority to provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders
Strong project management skills and strong ability to prioritize.
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Product Suite
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Hardworking, energetic individual, Detail oriented, Problem-Solver, Superior Customer Service skills, Think outside the box, Ability to multi-task and make good decisions, ability to manage and motivate a team, ability to work under pressure and balance the competing demands of several managers, Proactive approach, Excellent level of integrity, trustworthy and target-oriented, ability to work autonomously