Officer, Periodic Review

What is the opportunity?

Our client is a specialist provider of asset services, custody, payments and treasury services. Founded in 1864, they are the 10th largest bank worldwide and the 5th in North America, as measured by market capitalization. They are among a small group of highly rated global banks and are recognized time and time again for our financial strength, market leadership and philanthropic work.

Our client has a processing centre of operational excellence supporting 10 countries across three geographical time zones employing a Global Operating Model to maximise efficiencies across times zones and supports a 24/5 operational capability. The objectives for Malaysia are to enhance the scalability of their global operations, improve service quality via their ‘centres of excellence’ and to implement/leverage standardised processes globally.

Working hours : 9.00am – 6.00pm

Region : SG and HK

What will you do?

• Perform name screening and disposition in collaboration with front office
• Coordinate the ongoing periodic review program by reviewing documentations submitted by the Front Office.Review accounts for deficiencies and pass a list of requirements to the Front Office. Ensure that the internal policies and guidelines are met before sign-off.
• Review client’s accounts for background including source of wealth and corroboration as and when required.
• Assess the AML risk rating for each account, including but not limited to reviewing results on KYC search engines and escalate to AML Compliance when necessary for additional review, advice and approval.
• Maintain consistency with global policy and regulatory standards and actively address control aspects to ensure good business management is in place
• Report to the management on the status of Periodic review, highlight outstanding and significant risk items, and monitor outstanding items
• Assist in compliance or audit reviews, ad-hoc projects and control related matters.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Minimum 2 years of working experience in a Financial Institution, preferably Private Bank.
• Experience in reviewing account documentation
• Experience in client profile review and source of wealth corroboration
• Some experience in AML compliance is an advantage
• Good spoken and written English and Mandarin
• Committed and responsible with a drive to ensure accuracy and completeness

Nice-to-have

• Familiarity with Avaloq system.
• Good spoken Cantonese will be an advantage

What’s in it for you?

Our Client thrive on the challenge to be their best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. Our Client care about each other, reaching their potential, making a difference to their communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• A world-class training program in financial services
• A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded