Client Onboarding Associate, Kensington, London - £Exc

Our client, a highly regarded Investment firm with circa $50Bil of AUM, has an opening for a Client Onboarding Associate to join their Central Data Team.

Roles & Responsibilities

Review different client legal structures and associated Know Your Client (KYC) documentation.
Assist with the organisation and maintenance of client KYC documentation and folders.
Populate and develop internal client information databases and tax reporting (CRS/FATCA).
Support the compliance team with client data cleanups & AML remediation exercises.
Monitor KYC documentation and ensure regular document refreshes are carried out as required.
Ensure regulatory and compliance rules are adhered to, especially around KYC and AML.
Assist the Client Services team with ad-hoc client AML/KYC queries.
Perform key controls such as PEP and Sanctions screening, vetting the positive and false positive alerts and recording the information in the relevant system for on-going monitoring.
Be responsible for ensuring all information security processes, policies and procedures are adhered to and any issues or concerns are raised with the Cyber Security team.
Ensure full compliance with all local data protection regulations and privacy controls, and any related issues are raised via the appropriate channels.

Experience & Qualifications

Interest in Anti Money Laundering, Financial Crime and Financial Regulation.
Good understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel / Outlook.
Comfortable working with detailed documentation.
Articulate self-starter with excellent communication skills.
Flexible, entrepreneurial approach and an appetite for challenge.
Highly organised and able to prioritise daily workloads whilst working efficiently and accurately under pressure.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced investment environment.
Ability to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
Have a high degree of integrity and professionalism, be a collaborative “team player”, have empathy towards colleagues and clients.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email your CV to: linda@meredithbrown.com

Ref: AB1161508

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