AVP, Client Engagement & Protection (CEP)

In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 17,000 employees* and a presence in 13 markets, BNP Paribas provides corporates, institutional and private investors with product and service solutions tailored to their specific needs. It offers a wide range of financial services covering corporate & institutional banking, wealth management, asset management, insurance, as well as retail banking and consumer financing through strategic partnerships.
 
Worldwide, BNP Paribas has a presence in 73 markets with more than 196,000 employees. It has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors. Asia Pacific is a key strategic region for BNP Paribas and it continues to develop its franchise in the region.

BNP Paribas offers you an exciting career in an international business environment that is fast-paced, diverse and focuses on creating high-value relationships with our clients. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team.

* excluding partnerships

Key Responsibilities:

CLIENT ON BOARDING ACTIVITIES & ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS:

1. Familiar and proficient on KYC, AML/CFT knowledge with high sensitivity to legal, compliance and operational risks.

1. KYC  Due  Diligence for  opening  of  accounts  for  new  clients  and  recertification of existing clients:

1. Ensure  proper  documentation and  verification through/of  company   search,  the bank ' s overseas branches,  or overseas  lawyers,  information procured  from  the  public  domain or from third parties supporting  the due diligence process; and review  of constitutional documents  to  ensure  correct  documentation for  accounts  opening/amendment are  duly executed  in compliance with regulatory  and in-house requirements.
2. Review  and  analyse  information  procured  and  ensure  that  the  KYC  Due Diligence  for opening   new   client   accounts   and   maintenance  of   existing  client   accounts    is  in compliance with the bank' s procedures and regulatory requirements.
3. To perform  checks  in  the bank's  systems  or  any  systems  as  required  by the  bank  to complete  the Due Diligence review.
4. Ensure that the Due Diligence package for client is completed accurately and in a timely manner in form and substance as required for review by committee/ Compliance/ management.

1. To   ensure    proper    procurement,   maintenance   and    updates    of    KYC   Due   Diligence documentation in the bank’s systems.

1. Liaise  and coordinate  with Business  for new client  on-boarding and review  of existing  clients for KYC  Due Diligence so that  on-boarding  and recertification of clients  are completed  in a good timely manner.

1. To participate in systems upgrades, standard operating procedures streamlining/enhancements/ etc. that may be required.

1. To ensure that reports on KYC Due Diligence information of clients are accurate and updated, e.g. pipelines, etc.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING/FINANCIAL SANCTIONS (“AML/FS”) RELATED DUTIES

1. Operations are an integral part of the control framework including for AML/FS topics. In that respect, in performing your role you are expected to ensure adherence to AML/FS-related Group Policies and execution of associated operational controls, and to promptly escalate any resulting hit for analysis and decision.

ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

1. Attend to the maintenance of all clients’ accounts based on their requests and to support the transactional workflow of Operations.
2. Setup new profiles / accounts for new clients into the various systems and products in relation to the respective products and transactional requirements that may be required.

Requirements:

• Possesses strong analytical skills with an eye for accuracy and details.
• Good communicator with proficient writing and presentation skills.
• Team player that supports his/her colleagues in times of stress.
• Strong Operational and administrative skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Legal and Compliance framework.
• Excellent knowledge of business activities and understanding of payments, loans and trade products and processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Escalation of risk issues to management.
• Excellent communication skills in English