The Opportunity
The Assistant Vice President reports to the Senior Vice President of the KYC team and supports the fund administration teams of the Maples Group in Asia in providing KYC administrative duties to a portfolio of clients. As part of the KYC team, you will:
- Lead a team of KYC Analysts who are responsible for collecting and reviewing documentation to meet customer due diligence requirements.
- Provide guidance and technical assistance to the KYC Analysts and other members of the Maples Group on AML and KYC related issues.
- Assist with monitoring the team's workflow and ensuring deliverables are on track and completed within SLAs.
- Ensure compliance and risk policies are adhered to.
- Review and approve KYC cases submitted by analysts.
- Liaise with other members of the Maples Group, team, clients, and other third parties.
- Facilitate training for the Manila office and act as a point of contact for guidance.
What You Bring
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
- Possess a university degree or hold a relevant certification in financial crime compliance (e.g. ACAMS, ICA, CFCS, CFE, etc.)
- Knowledge of Hong Kong, Singapore or Cayman Islands anti-money laundering regulations and legislation (preferred but not required)
- Very strong analytical skills with the ability to read, interpret and summarise documentation in line with specific requirements
- The ability to problem-solve, be self-motivated and be able to work independently
- A high degree of attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency, ability to multi-task and excellent organisational, prioritisation and communication skills
- The awareness to adhere to very specific policies and procedures and
- Fluency inwritten English and Chinese.
