KYC Onboarding Professional

Linium Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Linium Resources is a global investment bank seeking KYC Onboarding professionals to join their Operations team in Midtown or Jersey City. The role focuses on ensuring all existing client relationships meet AML and KYC procedures.

The ideal candidate should have 3-7 years of relevant experience, possess strong analytical skills, and be detail-oriented. Excellent communication skills are required to work effectively with internal teams and clients.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of KYC Onboarding or related banking experience.
• Possess average to above average PC skills.
• Detail oriented with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client relationships undergo appropriate screening.
• Collaborate with global counterparts on KYC requests.
• Produce detailed client review write-ups.

Skills

KYC Onboarding

Client Relationship Management

Data Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Detail Oriented

Education

Undergraduate degree (preferably business)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Global investment bank seeking several Onboarding professionals to join their Operations team in Midtown or Jersey City.

Job Description

• Ensure all existing client relationships have undergone the appropriate client screening as mandated by Global AML Procedures and Global KYC Procedures.
• Work closely with his / her counterparts in other regions and infrastructure groups, especially Global Reference Data, Credit and Compliance.
• Communicate daily with the Sales and Banking teams.

Key Accountabilities and Skills required:

• Perform the required KYC screening on existing clients by documenting and corroborating the information obtained on the client as required by Global KYC Procedures utilizing a variety of independent research sources.
• Analyze Client data, documentation and negative news in order to determine Client Risk Profile as established under the Global KYC Procedures.
• Collaborate with the KYC Group’s counterparts worldwide on global requests.
• Produce a detailed client review write up in the Global Account Opening System.
• Maintain detailed records on clients for second-level review.
• Track and report all documentation breaks.
• Responsible for reviewing and ensuring all required AML / KYC Regulatory requirements for existing clients are still in place. ( i.e. executed USA Patriot Act certification for all Foreign Banks, MIFID, etc)
• Liaise with Compliance on specific requirements and regulations arising under special circumstances.
• Liaise with Clients, Front Office, Credit, Legal and Operations as necessary as part of the KYC Refresh process.
• Risk and Control: All colleagues have to ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Policies and Policy Standards

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (preferably business degree) or equivalent job experience
• 3-7 years of KYC Onboarding or related banking experience
• Possess average to above average PC skills (Word and Excel)
• Knowledge and use of the internet
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task, prioritize work assignments, communicate effectively with internal staff and clients, and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow-through skills and time management are critical elements of this position.
• Knowledge of various types of trading entities – hedge funds, asset managers, pension funds, limited, private and public companies, holding companies, trust's etc.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.