Job Description

Title: Associate, FCH KYC process

Department : CoE Operations

Location : Bangalore, India

Vacancy : Permanent

KYC Associate will be part of the Central AML/KYC team, providing support in performing AML/KYC analysis, client outreach, screening, CDD for client entities, participants, shareholders, and other relevant parties.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for identification and verification of KYC documents as per AML/KYC policy and procedures
• Responsible for performing high quality review of KYC information ensuring that the client acceptance reviews have been completed in line with applicable laws, regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that set targets are met.
• Make sure all risk factors are identified in the client profile and the risk rating is accurately calculated.
• Responsible for overall client acceptance file, both from process management and quality perspective
• Updating all relevant systems and applications, in accordance with applicable policies, procedure and work instructions.

Activities

• Client acceptance KYC review and CDD for client entities, participants, shareholders, and other relevant parties.
• Ownership drilldown, identifying intermediate beneficial owners, ultimate beneficiary owners, controlling parties and other relevant parties
• Responsible for end-to-end client KYC review, includes documents collection, documents verification, client outreach and screening.
• Performing screening on all identified relevant parties and identifying PEP, Sanctions associated risks
• Should be able to identify the Risk factors present in the client profiles and be able to articulate effective financial crime risk management and be able to communicate effectively internal stakeholders.
• Meet the required quality standards for KYC reviews.
• Support implementation of any new compliance related policies, procedures and programs.
• Ensuring adherence to all company policies, procedures and programs and maintaining knowledge on applicable escalation route in case of (potential) non-compliance.
• Advocating and practicing the Compliance Mindset.

Competencies

• Teamwork

Cooperates and works well with others in the pursuit of team goals; shares information; supports others. Be responsible and approachable when discussing relevant activities with colleagues.

• Judgement /Analytical mindset

Makes rational, realistic and sound (legal compliance) decisions based on consideration of all facts and alternatives.

• Verbal communication skills

Communicates verbally in a manner which is clear, fluent and to the point, and which holds the audience attention, both in group and one-to-one situations.

• Written communication skills

Produces written communications and documentation (including all compliance related reporting and analyses) which are clear, fluent, concise and readily understood by intended recipient(s).

• Initiative

Is proactive and self-starting; seizes opportunities and acts upon them; originates action and actively influences events Self- motivated and able to work in a demanding, pressured environment to tight targets/deadlines.

• Information gathering

Seeks all possible relevant information for problem-solving and decision-making: consults widely, probes the facts, analyses issues from different perspectives.

• Execution

Drives projects along, gets results, and ensures that key objectives are met.

• Concern for excellence

Committed to the achievement and maintenance of quality; sets high standards of performance for self and others. Being aware and having a solid understanding of current industry issues e.g. changes in legislation

• Persuasiveness

Able to influence attitudes and opinions of others and gain agreement to proposals, plans and ideas; skillful at negotiating.

Risk & Control

• Actively safeguards the position, interests and reputation of Intertrust in all areas
• Ensures to act in accordance with applicable rules & regulations, internal policies & procedures and adhere to Risk & Control-related KPI's
• Balances commercial challenges and client (team) interests with integrity and operational risks
• Actively contribute to meeting the statutory and internal reporting deadlines
• Support to the implementation of Risk Management strategy, policy & procedures for the Intertrust business

Profile

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant compliance experience in industry and/or professional practice
• 3-year degree in Administration/Commerce/Law or any related field
• Work in line with internal procedures and under the guidance of the Manager.
• Pragmatic but critical approach, attention to detail and problem-solving mentality
• Excellent fluency in English, both verbal and in writing
• Excellent drafting and planning skills

About Intertrust Group

Intertrust Group is a global leader in providing tech-enabled corporate and fund solutions to clients operating and investing in the international business environment. We have over 4,000 employees across 30 jurisdictions in Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and the Middle-East. Together as a team we deliver high-quality, tailored fund, corporate, capital market and private wealth services to our clients, with a view to building long-term relationships.

What we offer you

Working at Intertrust means entering a dynamic, international and growth-oriented company. We provide you with outstanding opportunities for your professional and personal development through our local and global Intertrust Academies. Our International Mobility program enables talented employees to gain working experience abroad. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with your qualifications and experience.