Handling of client onboardings - liaising with clients for relevant Know Your Client documentations, adhering to internal client acceptance and due diligence policies and procedures including related AML/CFT tasks such as name screenings, clarifications, disposals and assessments in terms of PEPs or adverse media and/or other higher risk factors.
Ensuring that the above client onboardings are in alignment with the relevant KYC and AMLCFT requirements prescribed by relevant Authorities such as the MAS, SFC and DFSA.
Provision of advice regarding client onboarding/KYC/related AML/CFT questions
Preparation of internal client notes/assessments on onboarding/KYC/related AMLCFT issues
Planning and responsibility regarding specific client reviews in context of above-mentioned regulations
Involvement in different client projects, e.g. assessments on new business models, implementation of new software tools
Documentation and life cycle management of relationships, including the maintenance of client data
Support throughout audit fieldwork (preparation of files for auditors, discuss queries and findings with auditors etc.)
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Preferably 2-3 years of experience in the financial industry in a similar Compliance, Audit or Consulting function
Knowledge of Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai or equivalent financial markets laws and regulations
Dedicated personality with strong team-player attitude and willingness to take responsibility
Excellent analytical, organizational and communicative skills
Ability to take initiative and to work independently and under pressure, manage own goals and set priorities
Degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
Fluent (including reading and writing) in English and Chinese due to certain client documents being in Chines
