Manager, KYC & Onboarding - Government (Emiratised Role)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage KYC and Onboarding process for New to Bank Client Onboarding Process along with Periodic & Trigger Reviews in liaison with all stakeholders.
• Ensure all clients are onboarded within the onboarding timelines agreed.
• Verify account opening forms / Swift messages (Banks) have been completed adequately and have been verified.
• Conduct Name screening, due diligence and Adverse Media matches on all associated parties to the entity.
• Liaising with client and relevant stakeholders on key KYC information and data requirements.
• Undertaking independent research via approved public sources.
• Review AML, KYC forms and Sanctions Questionnaires, as applicable.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence and perform KYC on third party service providers for Corporate and Investment Banking clients.
• Liaising with Approver/Compliance and providing all the required documents/information submitted by the client and highlighting key information about the company which may be instrumental in obtaining their approval depending on the risk rating classification.
• Maintenance of all data in Alpha system.
• Stay abreast with latest developing concepts like new regulations by the UAE Central Bank or legal environment within UAE & international locations & other corporate credit practices.
• To promote appropriate checks and controls within the team to ensure files are processed correctly.
• Adherence to TATs and SLAs.
• Ensure adherence to all internal policies/procedures and external regulatory requirements at all times.

Relationship Management

• Develop and manage relationships with CIB stakeholders across business lines and supporting functions.
• Undertake strong support and communication with both internal & external clients to facilitate efficient client onboarding & offboarding.
• Deliver fair outcomes of our customers and ensure own conduct maintains the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets.

Reporting

• Ensure information for MI related to CIB Onboarding & KYC is prepared and presented on a periodic basis.
• Ensure exceptions are updated in CDD Exception tracker and tracked to resolution.
• Monitor monthly KYC KRI/KPI reports.
• Interact with other stakeholders and help the KYC teams achieve KRIs/KPIs.

Frameworks, Boundaries & Decision Making Authority

• Functions within the framework and boundaries of Group policies as well as overall organisational and governance frameworks.
• Authorised to take decisions as per the approved authorisation matrix.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Management, Banking, or Finance.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a reputable international bank.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within an Onboarding, KYC or Compliance function.
• Relevant experience (AML/KYC/Compliance related) with understanding of Financial Institutions KYC requirements.
• Familiarity with AML/KYC regulations and industry guidelines, along with client structure and hierarchies, knowledge of Funds, Brokers, Loan Agencies & Correspondent Banks.
• Experienced with operating in a global regulatory environment.
• Strong Microsoft application knowledge.
• Pro-active and business oriented with proven ability to prioritize, manage conflicting demands and ability to assess.

Preferred / Beneficial

• Preferably with certification in Compliance, KYC/AML/CFT, Financial Crime or Risk Management.