AVP, Client On-boarding & Management (Wholesale banking)

What you will be doing:

• Process account opening / maintenance request in a timely manner

• Assist in handling CDD assessment / triggering event / e-banking application, dormant / inactive account reactivation and etc

• Act as a checker and provide guidance & oversight to junior team members

• Ensure all documentations received is current, accurate and complete

• Ensure onboarding process comply with internal / external policies / regulations

• Communicate with internal / external parties to obtain and review all KYC document

• Provide reasonable assurance of compliance with applicable regulatory and internal/ Group requirements, policies and procedures

• Provide advisory support on regulatory and compliance issues and process in relation to KYC/ AML matters

• Conduct compliance awareness/ reporting/ self-assessment/ training programs and drive communication upon compliance regulatory & policy updates.

• Act as subject matter expert for client on-boarding to ensure full compliance with internal process, regulation and policies & procedures 

• Participate in client onboarding & lifecycle management project or other KYC related project

• Support additional initiatives and ad-hoc assignments related to Core Banking System as required

• Participant in any ad-hoc projects to be assigned

What we are looking for:

• University degree in business related disciplines with minimum 3 years’ relevant client onboarding / compliance experience in corporate banking

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry trends

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and assess compliance risks

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• A proactive and adaptable approach, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and compliance

• Associate AML Professional (AAMLP) is preferable

• Proficient in MS Office applications

• Professional presentation and report writing skills

• Well versed with banking and regulatory requirements (e.g. Code of Banking Practice)