KYC Analyst

Job description

Role Title: KYC Analyst

Business: Private Banking

New or Existing Role? New

Grade: GCB5

Role Purpose

·  Conduct Due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) research for clients, as part of the business-wide Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance remediation process.
·  Analysis of accounts and client information according to prescribed internal control policies and procedures.
·  Identification and production of information required to satisfy the Bank's KYC due diligence policies and processes.
·  Execute and review negative media alerts from client screening and escalate where necessary.
·  Package client due diligence research and documentation for review by Relationship Managers.
·  Meet production target volumes and dates as advised
·  Communication with HSBC officers and other employees involved in the maintenance of internal control standards
·  Assist with other tasks as required.

Key Accountabilities

Impact on Business

·  Performs according to prescribed procedures.
·  Daily discretion within assigned authority. Decisions beyond assigned authority are referred to management for approval.

Desired profile

·  Experience in undertaking AML / KYC reviews within a financial institution.
·  Working knowledge of AML, regulatory compliance and controls within the banking and financial services industry.
·  Excellent research and communication skills.
·  Minimum of a B.A. degree
·  Time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task.
·  Ability to work professionally with all levels of staff and management.
·  Strong teamwork, organizational, complex problem resolution and initiative.
·  Sound judgment, keen sense of urgency, and high level of professional and personal integrity.
·  Strong familiarity with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Internet Explorer.



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