KYC Specialist with French

At Coface, we make trade happen everyday.

Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.

With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.

Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter.  We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.

Shape the future of trade with us. 
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The activities of KY team member are various and may include:

• Company risk analysis as part of the KYC/ KYI/ KYS investigation process including screening activities
• Collect KY documents for a range of different transactions and relevant counterparties related to corporate business;
• Assess information and documents obtained and conclude its completeness and reliability;
• Processes the different types of requests received from the clients per E-mail or directly in the Ticketing Tools;
• Participates in the creation / update of KY Standard Operating Procedures used by the SSC operational teams;
• Participates in trainings and takes part in the transition process when required;
• Offers continuous support and back-up to team members for processes and tools utilized;
• Any other activities required by the business need of the country served.

• Identify and implement process changes that generate workflow efficiencies and productivity gains
• Ensure that all required information is captured in group or local tools as appropriate

• Adhere to compliance standards set by Coface and external regulators
• Adhere to and comply with IT security policies at all times

Skills:

• Sense of initiative and excellent time- and self-management

• Adaptability for transformation

• Flexible way of working and willingness to operate within a team
• Professional relationship with clients
• Service- and solution oriented
• Good oral and written expression and comprehension in all required languages
• Fast Knowledge Transfer and Steep Learning curve
• Knowledge of know your customer/ supplier/ intermediary processes is a plus

 Experience:

‣ Graduated or first practical experiences on the job in a comparable role

‣ Experience in Credit Insurance industry or financial services preferred

‣ Experience in an international environment and/ or Shared Service Center preferred

Languages:

• Fluent in French (B2-C1)
• Fluent in English (B2)

IT:

• Computer and internet affinity, good technical understanding
• Ease regarding the work with varying software,  applications and systems different from product to product
• Professional  Microsoft Office skills, esp. MS Excel and MS Word

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or other relevant field

Experience:

• Graduated or first practical experiences on the job in a comparable role

Experience in credit insurance is a plus

WE OFFER YOU:

• Competitive remuneration
• Opportunity to build your career (both locally and internationally) in a large global company, one of the world leaders in its field
• Possibility to gain expertise in business information services, trade credit insurance, and finance
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid mode, blending remote and on-site work