Client Documentation Services Officer

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This role, based in Hong Kong, belongs to Client Documentation Services (CDS) - Client Onboarding team under the COO division and has below principal functions.
• Review account opening documentation relating to Private Banking clients
• Liaise with Relationship Managers and Assistant Relationship Managers to complete required documentation for account opening
• Execute Private Banking account opening processes along the chain of product service delivery
• Identify anti-money laundering / counter terrorist financing (AML / CFT) issues and escalate to Senior Management as necessary

YOUR CHALLENGE

•              Review account opening related documents submitted by Relationship Managers and Assistant Relationship Managers, and ensure that such documents meet regulatory expectations and internal standards

•              Handle account documentation review of complex cases, for instance, underlying trust / foundation, multi-layer ownership

•              Ensure that account opening documents are processed within the required timelines

•              Perform check on system input by Relationship Managers and Assistance Relationship Managers and ensure client data is recorded correctly at the time of account opening

•              Update internal records relating to account opening accurately and promptly, including tracking of any document deficiencies

•              Liaise and work with Legal, Compliance and relevant stakeholders on documentation requirements and ensure in compliance with regulatory controls and bank’s policies

•              Ensure that quality service is provided to internal clients and assist in meeting client’s needs where relevant

•              Proactively engage team members on work related discussions and identify work improvement measures

•              Assist Team Head to coach new joiners or junior colleagues on required topics and workflow

•              Handle any ad-hoc tasks assigned by Supervisor

 

YOUR PROFILE

Personal and Social

• Meticulous, responsible and accurate in executing tasks assigned by Supervisor
• Able to work under pressure and consistently meet work timelines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently as well as be a team player
• Strong communication skills
• Be proactive to provide ideas on areas of workflow and process improvements, and give pragmatic solutions

Professional and Technical         

• Degree holder with minimum of 5 years of related banking working experience
• At least 3-5 years of solid experience and knowledge of account opening documentation requirements (especially for complex structures) in Private Banking environment
• Good knowledge of know-your-client requirements in anti-money laundering / counter terrorist financing (AML / CFT) areas for Hong Kong
• Basic knowledge applicable to Singapore jurisdiction would be an added advantage
• Good MSOffice software knowledge Good command of both written and written English and Chinese

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