Head of Kyc

In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 18,000 employees* and a presence in 13 markets, BNP Paribas provides corporates, institutional and private investors with product and service solutions tailored to their specific needs. It offers a wide range of financial services covering corporate & institutional banking, wealth management, asset management, insurance, as well as retail banking and consumer financing through strategic partnerships.

Worldwide, BNP Paribas has a presence in 68 markets with more than 193,000 employees. It has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors. Asia Pacific is a key strategic region for BNP Paribas and it continues to develop its franchise in the region.
- excluding partnerships

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**Position Purpose**:
Provide a brief description of the overall purpose of the position, why this position exists and how it will contribute in achieving the team’s goal.Head of KYC who oversee the onboarding and recertification of accounts in Wealth Management - Singapore Branch.

**Responsibilities**

**Direct Responsibilities**
- 1. Acting as key personnel to handle KYC/AML matters.
- 2. Managing KYC/AML risk for WMSG with the following key responsibilities:
- Managing the Account Opening and & Review to ensure that accounts are opened or reviewed by Compliance on a timely basis meeting regulatory and internal policies standards.
- Providing guidance to the Compliance officer in the KYC Team both from technical and managerial support perspectives.

Advising the Business on KYC/AML policies and regulations.- Participating in Client Acceptance Committee, including the approval of account opening and review cases.
- Ensuring there is an effective KYC/AML training program for the Business and support function staff.
- Working alongside with WMHK Compliance KYC/AML teams to ensure regional policies and procedures are in line with Head Office and regulatory standards.
- Undertaking and/or supporting ad-hoc KYC/AML projects as and when required.
- Advising Business and support functions on KYC/AML issue.
- Reviewing of escalation from Level 2 transaction monitoring team
- Reviewing draft STRs and coordinating the filing of STRs with WMSG Compliance and senior management of WMSG.
- To ensure timely submission of internal reports / MI to Head Office Compliance to Head Office Compliance and senior management

3. Co-coordinating with Head Office Compliance and various stakeholders on policies, procedures and system changes in relation to KYC/AML.

**Contributing Responsibilities**
4. Liaising with internal/external auditors including responding to routine visits, audits and other enquiries linked to compliance issues.
5. Supporting Head of Compliance in KYC related matters/ initiatives

**Technical & Behavioral Competencies**:

- Strong knowledge of Hong Kong & Singapore AML/CFT regulations and international standards.
- Strong leadership capability.
- Strong project management capability.
- Good interpersonal skills.

**Specific Qualifications (if required)**:

- University degree
- At least 12-15 years of Compliance experience with minimum 5 years performing AML/CFT responsibilities.