Our client a a leading bank in the Eurozone are looking to add a Senior Client Due Diligence Officer to join the busy team.

The successful candidate will manage and oversee the production and ongoing maintenance of client due diligence as part of the client onboarding and periodic review cycles.  This is an exciting opportunity as it comes with the potential for the candidate to head up the team in the future.  Additionally, the role offers flexible working.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaising with the company relationship managers, clients, and client administrators
• The identification of CDD requirements for different client types including complex structures
• Understanding and applying the Jersey AML requirements
• Facilitate and review the account opening documentation, or revisions to current documents, ensuring they have been appropriately signed by the relevant parties
• Review client relevant tax forms for CRS and FATCA
• Responsible for initial sign off, of periodic reviews and client onboarding as preparer
• Responsible for managing and tracking the completion of the periodic reviews
• Update and maintain relevant systems in relation to the client profile
• Communicate upwards any reporting deficiencies
• Issue escalation when required
• Preparation of new account requests
• Monitor the Jersey Account Opening Team Mailbox throughout the day and respond to queries or distribute to the relevant person
• Monitor the periodic review status ensuring pending reviews are undertaken within the appropriate timeline
• Update and maintain relevant tracking logs
• Cross train other members of the team
• Attend meetings to present management information status updates; and presentation of new or reviewed clients for sign off
• Ensure all documentation is signed and certified accordingly and that all required paperwork / evidence has been provided
• Provision of adhoc support as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2-3 years previous experience in a Client Due Diligence role
• A high level of experience relating to on-boarding and periodic reviews of HNW clients, personal and corporates
• Have a detailed understanding of CDD, SOW and SOF requirements in Jersey for the above client base
• Have a good understanding of CRS & FATCA client documentation completion and plausibility
• Accustomed to updating procedures relating to client onboarding and periodic reviews
• Experience within financial markets is essential

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and on occasion under pressure to analyse information, research possible options and provide logical recommendations
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient user of MS Word, Excel and Access

Please note we can only accept applicants with entitled or entitled to work status for this role.