Description
- In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Requirements, Banks are obliged to perform Know-your-client (“KYC”) reviews on all new and existing clients. These checks and reviews are made in strict accordance with regulatory standards and jurisdictions and the bank’s internal policies..
- The KYC Analyst assists the bank’s clients, managing all KYC and account opening requirements with appropriate governance and controls. They operate in an environment of strict adherence to Standard Operating procedures (‘SOP’s) and Operation Level Agreements (OLA’s) to achieve accurate and timely account opening of retail clients.
- The project involves verification of the Client data, performing due diligence checks on the Clients, reviewing KYC documentation, performing the risk assessment of the Client, liaising with the Business / Compliance, advising on KYC requirements and signing off on new client adoptions.
- We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major asset classes and solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management – as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus – complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground-knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, which guides our investment approach strategically.
- DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing : with approximately 4700 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are investors – entrusted to build the best foundation for our clients’ future.
What we’ll offer you
As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy
Best in class leave policyGender neutral parental leaves100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and educationEmployee Assistance Program for you and your family membersComprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependentsAccident and Term life InsuranceComplementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and aboveYour key responsibilities
Responsible for verification of Client dataPerform due diligence of new and existing clients covering a wide range of different client types including; Listed and Regulated, small / medium / large private and public companies as well as more complex structures such as; SPVs, Co-operatives, Foundations and Funds, Governments, Joint Ventures, etc.Verifying KYC documentation of the Clients to be adopted / reviewedPerform the risk assessment of the Client to be adopted / reviewedSigning off on new client adoptions and periodic reviewsManage New Client Adoption or Periodic Review stream, to ensure that all requests are approved in accordance with regulatory requirements and the bank’s internal policiesManage exception ensuring that all SLA’s defined with the Business on timeliness and quality are adheredYour skills and experience
Graduates with good academic recordsDomain Skills
Graduate (preferably Commerce / Business management) with minimum 1-3 years of relevant operations experienceFinancial services / banking experience, including KYC / Financial Crimes Compliance experience.Sound understanding of the investment transaction process in Asset Management, with a particular focus on Alternative / Illiquid strategies.Sound knowledge of AML / KYC regulations and industry guidelines, including possible implications of sanctions for financial institutionsAbility to multitask and communicate articulately with senior staff members and to work carefully and purposefully even in stressful situationsGreat problem-solving abilities to assess all options before making decisionsMicrosoft Office skills, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPointUnderstanding of Control, Compliance, Investigation / chasing functions in banksAbility to interpreting alertsAbility to identifying trends and inconsistenciesUnderstanding of end to end KYC processWillingness to work in shiftsCommunication and Reasoning skills
Good reading, comprehension and critical reasoning skillsGood analytical writing skillsGood communication skills to communicate at all levels - onshore & stakeholdersSoft Skills
Ability to work independently and take ownershipFlexibility while handling multiple cases of varying prioritiesHow we’ll support you
Training and development to help you excel in your careerCoaching and support from experts in your teamA culture of continuous learning to aid progressionA range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs