Onboarding & Periodic Review Specialist
Job Ref: LF
41500
Take on a varied role within a private banking environment, supporting the ongoing review of high-net-worth client relationships. You'll assess client documentation, review risk ratings and work with Relationship Managers to resolve outstanding compliance requirements. The position offers exposure to complex structures, higher-risk clients and wider onboarding activities.
Location
Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Undertake periodic reviews of individual, corporate and trust client relationships.
- Review client documentation, including signed forms, source of wealth information and supporting due diligence.
- Assess client risk ratings and identify relationships requiring further review or escalation.
- Review higher-risk and PEP relationships and prepare cases for Compliance approval.
- Present high-risk client cases to the relevant Business Acceptance Committee.
- Liaise with Front Office teams to identify and resolve outstanding CDD requirements.
- Prepare client correspondence for Relationship Managers requesting additional documentation.
- Monitor outstanding information requests and follow up to ensure timely completion.
- Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation throughout the review process.
- Update client information and static data within internal banking systems.
- Complete trigger event reviews and support new client onboarding when required.
- Ensure reviews comply with relevant AML/CFT and international tax requirements.
- Prepare progress reports and management information for senior colleagues.
- Identify and escalate potential financial crime concerns to Compliance or the MLRO.
- Support wider regulatory projects, system improvements and sanctions screening activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve periodic review procedures, controls and operational efficiency.
Skills / Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience within a periodic review team in financial services, together with strong knowledge of KYC/CDD, AML/CFT requirements and the review of corporate and trust structures. You'll be confident assessing client documentation, source of wealth information and risk ratings, with the ability to identify and communicate remediation requirements clearly. Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills are essential, alongside strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines. You'll be proficient in Microsoft Office, with a proactive, pragmatic approach to problem-solving and the confidence to work independently while collaborating with Front Office and Compliance colleagues.
How To Apply
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