Manager- KYC & Onboarding - FI (Emiratized Role)

Company Description

Join the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders, and communities to grow through differentiation, agility, and innovation. We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark at a top company, in an exciting & dynamic industry.

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

In accordance with UAE and international Anti-Money Laundering Requirements, banks such as FAB are obliged to perform Know-Your-Client ('KYC') reviews on all new clients they adopt and periodic reviews of these clients.

The core responsibilities of Manager, KYC & Onboarding is to perform duties as required in the relevant bank policies and departmental SOPs covering KYC process for Corporate and Investment Banking clients. The candidate will perform independent reviews of KYC files at the time of client on-boarding and KYC refresh as an “Maker” role. The candidate will ensure that the KYC files are complete in terms of required KYC information/documentation in accordance with bank’s policies/procedures and local regulatory expectations of the UAE Central Bank.

Additionally, the candidate will ensure that AML/CTF/Sanctions risks associated with the clients are appropriately assessed and mitigated and the Group KYC standards are adhered to and enforced.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

CIB Onboarding & KYC

Working for the KYC and Onboarding team which will conduct the following activities:

Main Objectives: Manager will act as a support to Team Leader (AVP) to the local KYC onboarding team, working both as an individual contributor and guiding the team along with offshore locations on day-to-day activities. The Manager's objective is to be accountable for the end-to-end KYC process, from the moment it is decided to onboard the clients and managing relevant stakeholders. Aligned to Banking Coverage teams he/she will work closely with product teams and other onboarding functions to deliver the service required.

Key Role:

• Manage KYC and Onboarding process for New to Bank Client Onboarding Process along with Periodic & Trigger Reviews in liaison with all stakeholders.
• Ensure all clients are onboarded within the onboarding timelines agreed. Main stakeholders are Clients, Coverage Bankers (Region/Global), KYC Operations Team, Compliance, Offshore Support Team.
• Verify account opening forms/SWIFT messages (Banks) have been completed adequately and have been verified.
• Conduct Name screening, due diligence, and Adverse Media matches on all associated parties to the entity.
• Liaising with clients and relevant stakeholders on key KYC information and data requirements.
• Undertaking independent research via approved public sources.
• Review AML, KYC forms, and Sanctions Questionnaires, as applicable.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence and perform KYC on third-party service providers for Corporate and Investment Banking clients.
• Liaising with Approver/Compliance and providing all the required documents/information submitted by the client and highlighting key information about the company which may be instrumental in obtaining their approval depending on the risk rating classification.
• Maintenance of all data in the Alpha system.
• Stay abreast with the latest developing concepts like new regulations by the UAE Central Bank or legal environment within UAE & international locations & other corporate credit practices.
• To promote appropriate checks and controls within the team to ensure files are processed correctly.
• Adherence to TATs and SLAs.
• Ensure adherence to all internal policies/procedures and external regulatory requirements at all times.

Relationship Management

• Develop and manage relationships with CIB stakeholders across business lines and supporting functions.
• Undertake strong support and communication with both internal & external clients to facilitate efficient client onboarding & offboarding.
• Deliver fair outcomes for our customers and ensure own conduct maintains the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets.

Reporting

• Ensure information for MI related to CIB Onboarding & KYC is prepared and presented on a periodic basis.
• Ensure exceptions are updated in CDD Exception tracker and tracked to resolution. Tracker to be circulated to relevant stakeholders on a monthly basis.
• Monitor monthly KYC KRI/KPI reports.
• Interact with other stakeholders and help the KYC teams achieve KIRs/KPIs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in management, banking, finance.
• Preferably with certification in compliance, KYC/AML/CFT, financial crime, or risk management (will be an added advantage).

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a reputable international bank.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within an Onboarding, KYC, or Compliance function.
• Relevant experience (AML/KYC/compliance related) with understanding of financial institutions KYC requirements.
• Familiarity with AML/KYC regulations and industry guidelines, along with client structure and hierarchies, knowledge of Funds, Brokers, Loan Agencies & Correspondent Banks.
• Experienced with operating in a global regulatory environment.
• Strong Microsoft application knowledge.
• Pro-active and business-oriented with proven ability to prioritize, manage conflicting demands, and assess risks.