AML/KYC OFFICER (M/F)
THE JOB:
DO Recruitment Officer is delighted to assist this prestigious private bank in the recruitment of a KYC Officer who will report to the AML/KYC Manager. Part of the first line of defense, the KYC Officer will be responsible for onboarding, periodic reviews of wholesale corporate clients. Their tasks involve collecting all required data, information and documentation to undertake the relevant KYC / AML assessment and analysis (in accordance with policy and procedure) and ensuring all systems correctly reflect the data. The AML/KYC officer is responsible for the review, risk assessment, completion of KYC files and being a single point of contact. We are also looking for candidates to have a strong work ethic and to be good team members.
Responsibilities:
• Participating in the onboarding of new clients; ensuring, within deadlines, that client documentation is current, accurate and complete and, having assessed the information and documents, complete the risk assessment and conduct customer due diligence checks on new and existing clients on a risk-based approach.
• Conduct name screening of clients and all related parties.
• Investigate any sanction, PEP, adverse media etc. hits.
• Contribute to the maintenance of KYC data in the internal systems.
• Undertake reviews of KYC records and complete periodic review of the existing clients.
• Ensure compliance with ongoing AML / KYC controls.
• Conduct transactions monitoring.
• Ensure urgent, sensitive matters are escalated appropriately.
• Liaise and coordinate with different parties (internal as well as external) in relation to KYC and AML related matters.
• Identify and evaluate KYC risks as per internal risk based approach.
• Make sure adequate controls and processing requirements are met.
• Support adequate reporting when needed.
• Prepare information and files for external and internal AML / KYC Audits.
THE CANDIDATE PROFILE:
• 3-4 years’ experience in a KYC role, preferably experience at another institution in Luxembourg with a good knowledge of the local regulatory framework for wholesale lending.
• Relevant qualifications, preferably in one of the following areas: Economics, Accounting, Finance and Law.
• Knowledge of the CSSF’s rules and regulations and the concepts, principles and methodology related to the position and the requirements of AML / KYC and CFT disciplines.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of onboarding requirements in line with Luxembourg law and experience in carrying out due diligence on corporates, trusts and funds and having a full comprehension of how to identify ownership structure and UBO due diligence.
• Fluency both written and oral in English and French.
• Knowledge of wholesale and syndicated lending products is an advantage.
• Knowledge of banking practice and procedures for wholesale and syndication lending.
• Understanding of loan agreements and other relevant documentation is an advantage.
THE CLIENT:
Our client is a successful, thriving European corporate bank expanding their activities in the city center of Luxembourg.
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