Japanese speaking KYC Team Officer

Japanese speaking KYC Team Officer

Posted 2 weeks ago by Job Board - Reed on Reed

Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
City of London
p>A Japanese financial institute is currently recruiting a Japanese speaking KYC Team Officer.
This is a maternity cover role, and you will be responsible for assisting with implementing the Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Ongoing Due Diligence (ODD) framework within the Branch and to contribute towards activities relating to the registration, ongoing review, and maintenance of information during the customer lifecycle.
You will also be assisting with activities relating to the onboarding of customers originating from two of the three separate business units within the EMEA Division: the Global Banking Unit ("GBU"), and Global Markets Unit ("GMU").
The ideal candidate should have 3+ years previous experience of customer onboarding and CDD/AML.
An understanding of Japanese culture and business level Japanese will be required.

TYPE: Full-time, Initially up to a 1 year temporary contract, maternity cover (There is potential for extension, TBC)
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday
SALARY: Up to 250 per day (including holiday pay) depending on experience
START: March 2024
LOCATION: Central London (Hybrid working available - It may change depending on the company s decision.)

KYC Team Officer Main Responsibilities:
Assisting with the continued enhancements being introduced in relation to the Branch CDD and ODD framework, which comprises customers originating from both GBU and GMU
Conducting CDD and ODD on bilateral customers, syndicated loan borrowers, funds, banks, and other financial institutions, to include risk assessment and screening checks
To engage with Front Office colleagues in relation to CDD and ODD requirements, providing accurate and timely feedback to stakeholders and acting as the first point of contact for GBU / GMU staff on AML issues
Assisting with daily screening via Lexis Nexis Bridger and World Check
Assisting with the ongoing maintenance of the Directors List
Monitoring the ODD pipeline and overdue situation, reporting on a monthly basis to the Manager.
Conducting ad-hoc due diligence checks on payees and other entities, as necessary
To undertake such other duties as requested by the Head of Operation Planning Department
To undertake such other duties as requested by the General Manager

KYC Team Officer Ideal Candidate:
3+ years previous experience of customer onboarding and CDD/AML requirements is essential
Experience and knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements and objectives
Knowledge of Lexis Nexis Bridger and / or WorldCheck One desirable
A good working knowledge of MS Office products (primarily SharePoint) is expected
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report / procedure writing and an ability to adapt according to audience
Business level of fluency in both English and Japanese
Strong organisational skills, self-motivated and responsive to change

** All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

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