Aml Onboarding Manager

The Onboarding Manager will build and lead the first line of defence in terms of CDD/EDD onboarding of customers, execution of periodic reviews, and first line monitoring, as well as other AML-KYC activities such as name screening. The manager will ensure that all processes and procedures are of high quality, efficient, and compliant with local and global regulatory requirements. The manager is responsible for leading members that manage teams of skilled, highly motivated staff analysts, while managing the day-to-day workflow quality and execution of activities. This role will lead projects to mature the Onboarding team in terms of ongoing process improvements, process automation, and quality and effectiveness of deliverables. This role will also be a main contact for regulators and auditors looking to ensure compliance in the first line anti-money laundering, client onboarding and monitoring.
- Responsible for teams that perform functions related to CDD/EDD customer Onboarding, Periodic Review, First Line Monitoring, Name Screening and other KYC-AML activities within the Wallex Group.
- Represent the Wallex Group in matters of CDD / KYC / AML interactions with regulators and auditors.
- Establish and build a newly defined department. This includes developing an effective organisational chart and overseeing processes & procedures which will ensure compliance with all onboarding and monitoring regulations.
- Develop and continue to mature the Onboarding teams and the overall department in this area through training, education, developing action plans and executing any remediation work deemed necessary by auditors, regulators, etc.
- Ensure high performance of teams based upon objectives, metrics, and applicable SLAs to ensure completed work is of excellent quality and in accordance with regulations and Wallex’s policies, standards and procedures. Report results to stakeholders.
- Develop strategic direction and ensure effective production execution of CDD/EDD onboarding as well as other required and aligned functional activities for Customer Onboarding and AML-KYC execution.
- Ensure timely and quality completion of periodic reviews compliant with regulations and Wallex policies / standards. Collaborate with group to ensure global alignment in processes and approach.
- Identify needs and implement solutions for strategic and automation improvement in the department.
- Maintain & improve quality through involvement with internal / external audits and collaboration with other members of management, functional teams and global partners on quality-related initiatives.
- Prepare budget input for business plan needs, perform annual departmental personnel review, and provide salary recommendations. Responsible for interviewing departmental hiring prospects
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline.
- At least 3 years of experience in the financial industry.
- Knowledgeable and compliant with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to AML and required job duties.
- Experience in effectively setting up KYC / AML teams (including customer onboarding, reviews and first line monitoring) in banks or financial institutions.
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience in making risk-based decisions within appropriate frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience implementing continuous process improvements and automation taking customer experience into account.
- Working knowledge of various financial products and services.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Clear, concise and persuasive writing and presentation skills.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $5,000.00 - $7,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Dental insurance
- Professional development
- Promotion to permanent employee
- Vision insurance
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

- 13th month salary