Multilingual AML/KYC Associate

A KYC Analyst is primarily responsible for processing KYC profile in compliance to the client’s policies and procedures. This role includes:

• Conducting research and obtaining information from publicly available resources, screening entities for adverse news, sanctions or politically exposed persons.

• Process/prepare KYC profiles in accordance to the KYC policies and procedures of the client.

• Process cases based on the priorities set by the Team Leader, reworks and their KYC expiry dates.

• Information, documentation gathering and record retention of the evidence.

• Initiation of the CDD process and follow up, review of due dates.

• Apply the rework items flagged by the QCs.

• Actively participate in the daily team huddles.

• Monitor progress and status of assigned cases.

• Report/escalate operational, system and policy issues immediately.

• Reach the quality and production target.

• Work extensively with various teams across global locations to fulfill an entity’s KYC requirements as mandated by compliance and regulatory standards.

• Efficiently manage ad hoc tasks for effective project management.

• Must be college graduate degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accountancy.

• Preferably CPA holder

• Proficiency in Japanese and/or Chinese language is preferred.

• Strong analytical skills and proactive attitude, with excellent communication skills.

• Ability to think out of the box and to be assertive in offering solutions to posed problems or situations.

• High flexibility and detail-orientation with the ability to multitask to meet constant business demands and priorities.

• Ability to think independently with strong communication skills to clearly and concisely articulate complex findings.

• Resilient to challenges and setbacks, enthusiastic and motivated to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.

• Focused to meet delivery and quality targets.

• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Excel.

• Open to work in a hybrid setup, can report to office in Makati City.

• Fresh graduates are highly encouraged to apply.