An international bank is looking to hire a KYC Officer to join their team.
Responsibilities: - Conduct customer due diligence (CDD), including onboarding and periodic KYC reviews.
- Perform risk assessments on client structures, including complex corporate structures and tax considerations.
- Review account opening documentation for corporate and individual clients.
- Prepare compliance recommendations for management and support decision-making processes.
- Ensure adherence to internal KYC, AML, and compliance policies and procedures.
- Conduct counterparty bank due diligence, including KYC reviews and third-party AML requests.
- Perform sanctions and screening checks (e.g. World-Check) and issue compliance assessments.
- Carry out periodic monitoring, spot checks, and daily compliance reporting.
- Support regulatory monitoring, risk mapping, and escalation of sensitive or complex cases.
- Provide compliance support to management and front-office teams.
Requirements: - University degree.
- Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and banking compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with international sanctions regimes (OFAC, EU, UK, SECO).
- Very good understanding of complex corporate structures.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.