Senior KYC/AML Specialist Job in Hyderabad at Citco

Citco is hiring for the role of Senior KYC/AML Specialist!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Preparing investor and client CDD files for review by the KYC/AML Manager.
• Requesting appropriate CDD documentation from investors in CFS Singapore administrated funds and from CFS Singapore clients.
• Maintaining an overview of complete and incomplete CDD records and ensuring action is taken to complete all CDD records.
• Timely follow up on pending CDD requests keeping compliance with CFS escalation and follow up procedures.
• Maintenance and safe keeping of CDD documents and files.
• Liaising with internal Investor Relations teams on a daily basis who are responding to investor and client AML queries.
• Ensuring queries and emails are responded to in a timely and accurate manner.
• Clearing and/or investigating/verifying possible matches as generated by the scanning application that Citco uses to scan their client base against lists of undesirable persons.
• Maintaining a database of High Risk investors and ensuring the appropriate actions is taken with regards to these.
• Keeping informed as to present and future legislation and regulatory developments in the jurisdiction.
• Assisting with fund specific CDD reviews.
• Ensure the AML applications are consistent with the Company’s AML policy and risk assessment.
• Be an escalation point for clients, investors and Citco employees on all AML/CDD queries.
• Client management for new and existing clients.
• Provide information to Management in respect of AML/CDD issues arising.
• Ensure all queries received by the team are responded to in a timely manner.
• Maintain delivery of a high quality service level to clients and other Citco departments ensuring all queries are dealt with in a professional manner and escalating where appropriate.
• Ensure a professional relationship is maintained with clients and stakeholders at all times.
• Specific projects which may arise from time to time.
• Any other duties which the organization may require as part of the business of CFS.
• Risk Assessments
• Acting as a point of contact for in house AML/CDD queries for Citco employees, and providing advice to Citco on all related matter.
• Securing that all client relationships are risk rated as per established procedure.
• Business
• Maintain a professional working environment.
• Keep Management abreast of important issues and escalate potential problems.
• Participate in projects that may be defined in connection with the continuing expansion and evolution of the business.
• Meet or exceed internal and external quality standards for exceptional customer service.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance related.
• Asset Management experience in either an Audit Firm, Administrator, Investment Manager or other financial institution desired but not essential.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word essential.