KYC Officer

Description de l'offre

We are recruting a Case structuring officer KYC Portuguese speaking

Main duties and responsibilities:

The Case Structuring Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the company
complies with all relevant regulations and standards related to Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.

This role involves gathering, analyzing, and verifying client information to prevent financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and be detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Due Diligence (CDD): Perform thorough due diligence on new and existing clients, prepare memorandums about origin of funds and require to external Partners/Clients the necessary documentation ensuring compliance with regulatory and tax standards and internal policies.

Ensure the submission of each file with the utmost detail to the AML / KYC team and committee of acceptance :

Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments of clients based on the information gathered during the KYC process and categorize them according to their risk level.
Case Management: Structure, document, and manage KYC cases efficiently,

Ensuring all relevant information is accurately recorded and accessible.

Collaboration: Workclosely with various departments, including Compliance, AML, Sales and Operations, to streamline the KYC process and resolve any issues.

Profil recherché

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.

Experience in KYC, AML, or a related compliance role within the financial services industry.      

Knowledge of an onboarding clients/partners processes        

Portuguese Native speaker, and good knowledge in French and English. Any other language is considered an asset.     

Distinct analytic and conceptual understanding withed itorial abilities for effective communication.       

Structured working style, solution oriented and methodical approach.       
Self-motivated and committed.

Communicative, dynamic and team-work orientated personality.      
Discreet, customer and solution orientated.      

Excellent sense of organization, rigorous and reliable.      
 
At ease in working with tight deadlines and in a changing environment.   
Innovative and entrepreneurial way of thinking.    

Highly engaged in your continuous development.     

Certifications: Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or ICA (International Compliance Association) are highly desirable.