Client Acceptance Analyst

Grant Thornton Ireland; Makati; On-site; PHP 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a detail-oriented compliance professional to conduct KYC due diligence using defined checklists and databases in a complex regulatory environment. You will summarize findings and support COI and independence processes for engagement teams.

The role involves responding to onboarding queries, drafting forms related to independence, and assisting with ad hoc tasks for the Central Client Acceptance team.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyse complex data and identify trends.
• Proficiency with compliance software and related tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication, with stakeholders.
• Strong research skills and use of online resources.
• Ability to interact well with colleagues, partners and management.

Responsibilities

• Know Your Client Due Diligence (KYC DD): conduct thorough research using checklists and databases to assess client or third-party risk.
• Summarize research findings based on KYC DD.
• Support Conflict of Interest checks for engagement teams and ensure timely completion.
• Support Auditor Independence: identify clients subject to independence restrictions and draft related forms.
• Respond to queries from engagement teams and Partners regarding onboarding processes.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks for the Central Client Acceptance team.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Technological Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Research Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Professionalism

Experience

Tools

Compliance software

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Know Your Client Due Diligence (KYC DD): Conduct thorough research using pre-defined checklists and databases to collate and analyze information about clients or third parties to assess potential risks. The risk areas include but are not limited to:
  • Client identity verification
  • Anti Money Laundering
  • Sanctions
  • PEP
  • Financial risk
• Summarize research and findings based on KYC DD.
• Conflict of Interest support:
  • Support the engagement teams by drafting local and international conflict checks for engagement team input and finalisation
  • Maintain proactive communication with engagement teams throughout the various stages of the conflict check process to ensure timely and successful completion thereof
• Auditor Independence support:
  • Support the engagement teams by identifying clients that are subject to auditor independence restrictions
  • Assist in drafting the non-assurance services forms for engagement team input and finalisation
  • Maintain proactive communication with engagement teams throughout the lifecycle of a non-assurance services form to ensure timely completion thereof
• Respond to queries from engagement teams and Engagement Partners regarding client onboarding processes.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks as requested by the Central Client Acceptance team.

Skills and Experience Required

• Analytical Skills: strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.
• Technological Proficiency: proficiency in using compliance software and other relevant tools.
• Attention to Detail: strong attention to detail and the ability to critically evaluate multiple sources of information.
• Research Skills: demonstrated research skills and familiarity with online research tools.
• Communication: excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues, partners and management.
• Interpersonal Skills: strong interpersonal skills with a positive customer service-oriented attitude.
• Time Management: excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Problem-Solving: exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Professionalism: professionalism and the ability to influence in a positive manner.
• Experience: previous experience applying skills and experience listed is desirable.