Trainee KYC Reviews Analyst

Societe Generale; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European financial services firm in the City of Westminster is looking for a Trainee KYC Reviews Analyst. The role involves maintaining regulatory compliance for KYC processes, providing guidance to the Front Office, and managing client KYC reviews. Ideal candidates will possess a good understanding of KYC regulations and strong communication skills. This is a valuable opportunity for those seeking to build their career in financial compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of KYC and AML regulations.
• Excellent communication skills for client interactions.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide KYC guidance to the Front Office.
• Manage KYC Reviews mailbox and respond to queries.
• Conduct risk-based analysis on clients.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

KYC processes

Client relationship management

Risk-based analysis

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

supporting clients across their E2E lifecycle to meet business demand & regulatory obligations. CLD is made up of the following teams:

• CLD/CFD (Client Facilitation & Data)
• CLD/CXS (OCRM (Operational Client Relationship Management))
• CLD/KYC (KYC for existing clients and new business onboarding)
• CLD/KYC/NCG (KYC Norms, Controls & Governance)

Summary of Key Purposes of the Role

Maintain regulatory compliance in relation to KYC processing for the KYC Reviews & Review process. Support Front Office and provide KYC guidance and support where required. Support Team Leader, provide assistance on ad hoc projects as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to the FO in respect of the KYC requirement of SGCIB London Branch & SGIL (Société Générale International Limited).
• Proactively manage your KYC Review portfolio by executing all the best practices stipulated by the KYC policy handbooks.
• Manage the KYC Reviews mailbox and respond to queries from the Business Line accurately, efficiently and promptly.
• Apply a suitable categorisation for all clients according to current KYC guidelines and standards.
• Ensure that the statutory and mandatory information provided by the FO in connection with the "continued relationship" is relevant, complete and fit for purpose, and that Reviews are conducted in accordance with SGCIB and Compliance KYC policy.
• Prepare supplementary documentation on file/queries as and when required (e.g. reports for Compliance, Memos, file notes).
• Be flexible and work to tight deadlines when required.
• To conduct a risk-based analysis on existing clients with a view to forming an opinion as to the suitability from a KYC perspective of individual clients to conduct business with SGCIB.
• Support "New Business" requests as required.
• Carry out appropriate due diligence checks and information searches in line with standards, undertaking additional reputation checks as and when necessary (dependent upon the risk of the client), and to raise any concerns (AML, CTF, regulatory) to Compliance via a detailed Compliance report.
• To assist the KYC team and KYC Manager with training sessions to the Business Lines if required.
• To support KYC Review Team Manager with any ad-hoc requests if required.
• Participate in KYC meetings with Compliance where requested ensuring all relevant information is passed to Team Manager - ad hoc.
• Participate in KYC meetings with relevant Business Lines as directed by Team Manager.

About the team

Responsibilities Trainee KYC Reviews Analyst Societe Generale is one of Europe\'s leading financial services groups and a major player in the economy for over 160 years, we support 25 million clients every day with more than 126,000 staff in 65 countries. Our Group draws on our European roots to develop our business internationally. Our unique geographic positioning enables us to connect Europe and Africa with major global financial centres in Asia and the Americas. The Group combines financial strength, proven expertise in innovation and a sustainable growth strategy with the objective of creating value for all our stakeholders. We seek to be a trusted partner in the projects of those building tomorrow\'s world today.

About the team: Client Lifecycle & Digital (GBTO/CLD) Department The Client Lifecycle & Digital (CLD) department is part of the cross-business client management division of Global Banking and Investor Solutions (GBIS) and sits within Global Banking Technology & Operations (GBTO).