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For our Client Onboarding Team part of the Front Risk Management Department (1st line of defense) based in Zürich or Geneva - we are looking for an Onboarding Specialist to review the quality of KYC information (documented mainly in English, German and French) during the client onboarding/ account opening process.

IHRE AUFGABEN

• Independently review client onboarding files to verify completeness, quality and plausibility of documented KYC information
• Review corroboration documents, perform and assess negative news hits and evaluate potential reputational risk
• Evaluate complex structures (in particular trust, foundation and domiciliary company accounts) to ensure account opening set-up is in line with the legal form and CDB regulations
• Undertake additional clarifications (with Front Units or the Compliance Department) if deemed required and initiate escalation procedures in case of identified elevated AML risks or potential suspicion of money laundering
• Support and assist Front Units (relationship managers) in case of KYC related questions or for account openings of particularly complex client relationships

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree (Bachelor or Master) in Economics, Audit, Finance or Legal
• 3-7 years of professional experience in the financial business, preferably in Compliance, Risk, Audit or Control functions
• Relevant professional experience in the Compliance review of client documentation (KYC/CDB/AML) as part of the client onboarding /account opening process is a must
• Solid knowhow in KYC AML - related topics
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Exhibit sound judgment and discretion
• Attention to detail and strong follow up skills
• Excel skills are a plus
• Excellent written and spoken language skills in English and French (any additional language is a plus, in particular German, Hebrew or Chinese)

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