Job Summary
Providing technical and specialist support to the KYC Shared Services team
Ensuring AML Compliance Policy requirements are met and that CDD procedures are followed
Monitoring and managing the completion of CDD documentation for all customers in line with applicable KYC AML Policies Procedures
Ensuring that all necessary screening takes place in line with the KYC customer matrix provided by compliance
Reviewing sta
Responsibilities
Providing technical and specialist support to the KYC Shared Services team
Ensuring AML Compliance Policy requirements are met and that CDD procedures are followed
Monitoring and managing the completion of CDD documentation for all customers in line with applicable KYC AML Policies Procedures
Ensuring that all necessary screening takes place in line with the KYC customer matrix provided by compliance
Reviewing status reports for senior management REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience Graduate and above preferably in Finance
Review of Monthly alerts and understanding of alert generation due to exceed in thresholdcertain spike in customer account
Hands on experience on complete Transaction MonitoringKYC process
Possess good understanding on endtoend transaction monitoringKYC Sanctions process
Ability to perform KYC reviews on different entity types such as Trusts Hedge Funds regulated entities
Exceptional research and analytical skills with the ability to analyze large amounts of data decipher higher risk attributes transactional geographical product customer type etc and develop wellreasoned recommendations
Understanding of ownership structure
Should have good understanding of USA Patriotic Act BSA and CIP
Should have good knowledge on World Check LexisNexis and negative searches
Knowing how to access Business information sources such as Bloomberg etc is an added advantage
Ability to interpret KYC policies procedures and laws and put into practice
Should be able to perform KYC reviews on High Medium and Low Risk entities
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
Ability to support other staff and to participate in the process to ensure work is completed accurately and on time
Ability to perform effectively to strict deadlines
Should have understanding on Highrisk jurisdiction Sanction entityindividual different types of trade sanctions SDN etc
Build relationships with AML Investigations units and effectively communicate and transfer information for case investigations
Strong people management and leadership skills
Good Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels including presentation and public speaking skills
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
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Disclaimer:
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