eFinancialCareers

• Company

  Euro London Banking and Finance

• Location

  UK-London

• Compensation

  Competitive

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  20 Nov 2009

• eFC Ref no

  572085

Client Delivery & Services – Implementation & Documentation is responsible for on boarding of new clients to ensure that the bank meets both the regulatory and internal AML/KYC requirements. The Documentation Account Approval Team is responsible for reviewing and approving account opening documentation for the Bank’s branches in its Europe, Middle East and Africa division (EMEA). It also provides guidance and training to other members in CD&S and Sales regarding legal documentation, AML requirements and client requests. The team has a vacancy for an individual who has at least 1 year’s experience of AML/KYC documentation and AML regulations with exposure to structured finance deals and SPV to join the group to support additional business growth. The role includes a considerable element of conducting external research and maintenance of information electronically, therefore, a solid knowledge of PC skills is required, as are good organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that the GPS business is compliant with all Bank policies and local legal requirements in the EMEA region
• Ensure that documentation requirements are met and perform Anti-Money Laundering checks on new clients. This includes independent verification of information supplied by clients using external research via the Internet such as D&B reports
• Review of completed documentation when received back from client and if appropriate sign off documentation in compliance with local AML regulations
• Follow up on any outstanding issues
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Strong organisational skills
• Provision of guidance, advice and training to other teams in GPS on an ad-hoc basis
• Liaison with business partners in Implementation, Sales and local Compliance Officers in Europe
• A flexible, team-spirited approach with the ability to work independently

Requirements

• The candidate should have a strong command in European languages with particular emphasis on Dutch/Flemish to enable full understanding of detailed corporate documentation
• Strong analytical and communication skills (both oral and written in English)
• Strong organisational skills
• A flexible, team-spirited approach with the ability to work independently
• Familiarity with Cash Management products an advantage
• A good knowledge of various corporate structures e.g. Funds, Trusts, Partnerships etc.
• Good knowledge of AML/KYC requirements
• Ability to work accurately to tight deadlines in a demanding environment