About the job
The KYC L2 Officer mission is to ensure that all KYC files are in compliance with the applicable policies and procedures and accurately coded in the various systems of the bank. Depending on the assignment within the KYC L2 Office, it also contributes to open, amend, review and close client accounts and can be responsible for analyzing the compliance of client documentation and advising front office accordingly.
Your main Activities are
- To diligently carry out the account opening, recertification and closure process as 2nd level of controls and ensure accounts are compliant with Group and, in specific cases, WM GAIM requirements
- Ensure a permanent advisory role vis-à-vis the Business, as per Group decision process
- Flag out and alert managers when suspicious activities are identified
- Identify issues or delays during the KYC review process and communicate effectively to Front Office/Compliance from booking sites in an efficient manner
- Assist and actively take part in the preparation of Client Acceptance Committee by performing compliance risk analysis and providing mitigating solutions
- Proactively identify potential gaps in the current processes/policies against regulatory requirements and bring up to management's immediate attention
- Stay updated of new regulations and update management and colleagues on the impact of relevant changes
- Recommend ways to improve efficiency on the current KYC review process
- Assist in the review and comment on proposed new policies, derogations and other policy-related matters
- Identify and assess compliance risks, implementing monitoring measures where required
Profile and Skills for Success
Behavioral Skills
- Ability to collaborate/Teamwork: Proficient
- Ability to deliver/Results driven: Proficient
- Communication skills - oral & written: Proficient
Transversal Skills
- Analytical Ability: Proficient
Business Skills
- Compliance - Know Your Client - KYC: Proficient
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- German (Advanced)
Tools and Methodologies
- MS OFFICE PACK MICROSOFT EXCEL (Proficient)
Experience, Academic Background & Other Qualifications
Field of Expertise
- Risk and Controls ([0 - 2] years)
- Compliance ([0 - 2] years)
Academic Background
- Bachelor's (3-5 years) in Economics, Finance and Accounting
- Bachelor's (3-5 years) in Business Management
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Why joining BNP Paribas?
· Leading banking
institution
BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in
international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183.000
employees, including more than 146.000 in Europe.
· Our presence in Portugal
In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8.700
employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in
the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centres providing
value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also
operates.
· International reach
Thanks to its international presence and regular and close
collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to
support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection
solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key
positions in its three core operating divisions:
- Retail Banking, a division that brings
together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business
lines;
- Investment
& Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide
range of savings, investment and protection services;
- Corporate
& Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for
corporate and institutional clients.
· Diversity and Inclusion
commitment
BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide
equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to
ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age,
disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status,
pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual
orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy
because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn
increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live
in, while keeping with the image of our clients.
· Commitment towards
work/life balance
At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a
culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees
have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected
from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance
we may all be at our best while working.
· Remote Working
Conditions
At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust,
autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can
benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working
environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible
employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to
an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase
additional equipment at reduced prices.
To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal
* Please note that only applications submitted in English will be
considered.
* In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will
be requested to support your hiring process.
