Senior Associate – KYC & CIBG Operations

About the role

The Senior Associate will lead KYC renewals for CIBG clients, ensuring compliance with central bank regulations and internal risk policies. You will work closely with internal teams and external parties to maintain accurate client records and mitigate financial crime risks.

Key responsibilities

• Perform due diligence on new and existing clients, collect and verify KYC documentation, and conduct analytical risk assessments.
• Document research and analysis for management, regulators, internal audit, and compliance teams.
• Periodically review client files for completeness, update risk assessments, and ensure adherence to central bank standards.
• Investigate high‑risk clients, including Politically Exposed Persons, and report findings to AML compliance.
• Process account opening/closing entries in the KYC/Related Parties and CDD database and coordinate with the Client Desk.
• Maintain continuous communication with customers to keep files up‑to‑date and obtain required documents.
• Monitor client activities for unusual transactions and report suspicious activity to the KYC/AML officer.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of central bank due‑diligence regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to analyze financial activity and assess client risk accurately.
• Excellent documentation skills for regulatory and audit purposes.
• Experience investigating high‑risk and politically exposed clients.

Required skills

• Knowledge of KYC, CDD, and AML regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to use KYC/Related Parties and CDD database systems.