Multilingual AML/KYC Associate

pwc; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Philippines is seeking a KYC Analyst to handle profile processing in line with client policies and regulatory requirements. You will conduct research, screen entities for sanctions or PEPs, and prepare KYC documents while maintaining evidence records.

You will initiate and follow up on CDD processes, manage deadlines, and collaborate with teams across global locations to meet quality and production targets in a fast-paced hybrid role based in Makati.

Qualifications

• College degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accountancy.
• CPA holder preferred.
• Proficiency in Japanese and/or Chinese language preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Able to multitask in fast-paced environments.
• Intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process KYC profiles per client policies and procedures.
• Research and screen entities for sanctions or PEPs.
• Initiate and follow up on CDD processes and deadlines.
• Gather information and maintain evidence records.
• Collaborate with global teams to fulfill KYC requirements.
• Meet quality and production targets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Japanese language

Chinese language

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accountancy

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

About The Role

A KYC Analyst is primarily responsible for processing KYC profile in compliance to the client’s policies and procedures. This role includes:

• Conducting research and obtaining information from publicly available resources, screening entities for adverse news, sanctions or politically exposed persons.
• Process/prepare KYC profiles in accordance to the KYC policies and procedures of the client.
• Process cases based on the priorities set by the Team Leader, reworks and their KYC expiry dates.
• Information, documentation gathering and record retention of the evidence.
• Initiation of the CDD process and follow up, review of due dates.
• Apply the rework items flagged by the QCs.
• Actively participate in the daily team huddles.
• Monitor progress and status of assigned cases.
• Report/escalate operational, system and policy issues immediately.
• Reach the quality and production target.
• Work extensively with various teams across global locations to fulfill an entity’s KYC requirements as mandated by compliance and regulatory standards.
• Efficiently manage ad hoc tasks for effective project management.

About You

• Must be college graduate degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accountancy.
• Preferably CPA holder
• Proficiency in Japanese and/or Chinese language is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proactive attitude, with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to think out of the box and to be assertive in offering solutions to posed problems or situations.
• High flexibility and detail-orientation with the ability to multitask to meet constant business demands and priorities.
• Ability to think independently with strong communication skills to clearly and concisely articulate complex findings.
• Resilient to challenges and setbacks, enthusiastic and motivated to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Focused to meet delivery and quality targets.
• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
• Open to work in a hybrid setup, can report to office in Makati City.
• Fresh graduates are highly encouraged to apply.

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Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Anti-Bribery, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, Business Ethics, Code of Ethics, Communication, Compliance and Governance, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Review, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Controls Compliance, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Protection Management (DPM), Disability Support, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Ethics Training {+ 25 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Mandarin Chinese

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

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