Client Due Diligence Specialist

Perform due diligence reviews and identify key risks in KYC information for the onboarding of new client accounts; with a particular focus on High-risk clients including Politically Exposed Persons on a timely manner in accordance to the Bank’s Policies and Procedures.

• Performs plausibility assessment of clients’ source of wealth (SOW) and work with Front Office to ensure independent corroboration.
• Conduct screenings and perform first level screening assessment via SmartkKYC on account related parties and SOW companies.
• Document Client Onboarding Assessment with a clear articulation of the potential AML, reputational and Sanctions (where applicable).
• Provide high quality advice and training to stakeholders with respect to due diligence measures and on applicable internal policies and local regulatory expectations;
• Collaborate closely with the relevant stakeholders including other Compliance teams, Relationship Managers, Business Managers and Senior Management to ensure a thorough due diligence assessment
• Support in diverse tasks including audits, inspections, regulatory reporting; and
• Participate in various projects including system enhancement and process improvement initiatives, working closely with stakeholders to define business requirements, conduct user acceptance test, ensure proper business integration and provide post implementation support;
• Provide any other additional ad-hoc support to the Client Due Diligence/Compliance team as and when is required.