Manager, CDD Business Advisory and Support

1 week ago

Singapore EMIRATES NBD BANK (P.J.S.C) Full time
This role is suitable for individual who has proven hands-on experiences in doing KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD) & client onboarding in the Private Banking / Wealth Management space only.
The CDD Business Advisory and Support (CDD-BAS) unit operates as the 1.5 line of defense and functions as a bridge between Branch's Business segments (1st line of defense) and Control / Support (2nd line of defense) units to support the Corporate & Institutional Banking (C&IB) and Wealth Management (WM) businesses on Client Due Diligence (CDD) related matters including:
  • Documentation preparation required for client onboarding and periodic reviews
  • Liaising with key stakeholders like Business, Compliance and Ops units to address any gaps in the CDD reviews
  • Monitoring of client accounts (including onboarding conditions, adverse news, documentation validity) and initiate trigger reviews
  • Conduct AML/CFT related in-house surveillance reviews along with Business and Compliance
  • Preparation of MIS (e.g. CDD statistics report) and respond to AML/ CFT regulatory surveys
  • Initiation and implementation of process improvement and digital transformation projects to streamline current process for better efficiency.

Job Purpose
  • Manage day-to-day Wealth Management CDD onboarding process and timely periodic, event trigger & ad hoc reviews including reviewing client documentation and completeness of KYC package for submission to Customer Acceptance and Review Committee "CARC" / Business Head
  • Acting as the liaison officer between Front Office RMs/Wealth Advisors and other key stakeholders (e.g., Compliance, Ops, HO CDD teams) on WM CDD matters
  • Assist Head of Department to increase efficiency by identifying and improving cumbersome processes
  • Assist Head of Department to mentor and guide junior colleagues to carry out their duties competently
  • Assist Head of Department in implementation of new processes or initiatives triggered by regulatory developments / changes in the business models

Requirement
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Professional certifications in Compliance, AML such as CAMS.
  • Min 8 years of banking industry experience in Private Banking or Wealth Management KYC / CDD or client onboarding (Audit, Risk, AML may also be areas of experience).
  • In depth working knowledge of CDD / Compliance / AML procedures and standards in the Private Banking / Wealth Management space.
  • Proficient in MAS regulations and guidelines relating to Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT).
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong time management, organizational, relationship building skills.
  • Strong verbal, written, presentation and communication skills.
  • Good leadership in providing advisory and guidance to junior team members.
  • Multi-tasking: Ability to handle multiple tasks on hand and complete them simultaneously.
  • Ability to understand issues raised by Front Office and resolve the situations.
  • Positive working attitude and analytical skills.
  • Good relationship management skills.
  • Self-motivated and resourceful.
  • Collaborative and Team player.
  • Adaptable to fast changing environment.

*Note that salary commensurate with relevant experience.

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