Due Diligence Officer

Overview

• BNP Paribas is one of the largest European banks with ~178,000 employees present in 65 territories including Taiwan.  
• BNPP Taipei branch was set up in 1981 and is running both CIB (Corporate and Institutional Banking) and WM (Wealth Management) businesses. BNPP Taiwan branches has about 250 employees in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung. 
• The Due Diligence (DD) and Referential (REF) Officer ensures KYC file quality, data consistency, and regulatory compliance throughout the client onboarding and review lifecycle. The officer also contributes to continuous process improvement and acts as a liaison between multiple stakeholders including Compliance, Relationship Managers, and Global Coordination teams.

Due Diligence and Referential Function Mandates

• Ensure full compliance of KYC files with internal policies, procedures, and quality standards before final validation or approval.
• Perform data control and KYC file review: validate data entry in tools and check documentation for format, completeness, and accuracy.
• Act as a subject matter expert to support the KYC Due Diligence team and escalate identified risks or blocking points.
• Liaise with Compliance, Relationship Managers, and other internal stakeholders for coordination of KYC approval.
• Coordinate and support Client Acceptance Committee (CAC) preparation for cases under scope.
• Monitor and follow up on pending conditions for onboarding or review (e.g., legal documents, FATCA/AEOI classification, SUN alerts).
• Ensure smooth implementation of KYC-related policies and procedures.
• Safeguard client legal files and ensure timely sharing of referential guidelines with the team.

Regulatory Reporting Governance (“RR”)

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FATCA, AEOI) and internal Client Management Guidelines.
• Contribute to governance of static data creation and maintenance, ensuring alignment with global standards.
• Support data quality initiatives and reconciliation efforts in partnership with Global Coordination and Compliance.

Permanent Control

• Monitor quality of KYC files and contribute to control reviews (e.g., Compliance reviews).
• Raise alerts to line management for any data inconsistency, risk, or irregularities identified in client documentation.
• Contribute to the delivery of monthly KPIs and quality reports for management.
• Provide input into root cause analysis and contribute to action plans to prevent recurrence of recurring issues.
• Contribute to the bank’s permanent control framework through control activities and documentation upkeep.

Project Related

• Participate in process improvement initiatives (local/regional/global), including enhancements to workflow, systems, and UATs.
• Contribute to the creation and update of training materials, procedures, and compliance policy documentation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for new onboarding activities and implementation of new requirements.

Experience required 

• 2-3 yr KYC experience is preferred. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Know priority and good in time management.
• Self-motivated and capacity to take initiative.