KYC Analyst

Profile required

Studies & experience:

3-5 years, recent prior professional employment in a related field (ideally not internship or traineeship, or other temporary/part-time placements, unless along-side justified further education or other (e.g. family or relocation) commitments)University or business school ("FH") graduate, with a degree qualifying you to work in the financial sector, majoring in\: finance, economics, law or international relations. Graduate degrees are considered a plus.

Language skills:

German\: C1English\:C1Other languages are considered a plus.

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

Good IT knowledge (Outlook, searching systems, databases, MS Office, etc.)First-hand professional experience of the European and Swiss financial regulatory environment (AML, PEP, tax, etc.), however international experience is considered a plus and may justify basic knowledge of the local regulationsExcellent analytical and writing skills, and willingness to develop these on the jobGood interpersonal and communication skills (sense of service and flexibility that are expected in support functions), and motivation to improve these with experienceExcellent time management and ability to work autonomouslyExcellent ability to self-study and engagement to learn under pressureAbility to identify and accommodate shifting priorities with little or no noticeResponsible, committed with a good attention to detailProactivity in the identification of issues and the development of new ideasBehavior in line with the SG leadership Model\: commitment, innovation, responsibility and team spiritExperience (preferably professional level) demonstrating the ability to focus in modern (flexi and open-space) work environmentFirst-hand professional experience of the European and Swiss financial regulatory environment (AML, PEP, tax, etc.), however international experience is considered a plus and may justify basic knowledge of the local regulationsSociété Générale is committed to developing and retaining its employees, therefore any previous Group experience is a plus

SG Zurich Branch (CIB) provides innovative financial solutions, advisory services and capital market products serving the needs of its corporate, institutional and private clients. Present in Switzerland since 1927 SGCIB Zurich Branch offers local and cross-border expertise providing a full range of financial services to its clients with a particular focus on securities, services to foreign funds, trade finance and cash management services.

Mission\: 

The KYC AML Officer is part of the German speaking KYC hub based in Zurich, that covers Clients' KYC Onboardings and Reviews for all business lines of the Swiss and German branches of Société Générale Paris.

The KYC AML Officer will be in charge of the periodic KYC reviews of a portfolio of existing clients.

The position requires a natural interest and curiosity to learn about financial markets and banking activities and the ability to reprioritize tasks in order to enhance our service to the client and internal stakeholders. Candidates must be able to focus in high pressure situations, and be self-motivated to develop themselves through proactive engagement within the team and across business units.

Tasks and responsibilities:

Perform due diligence controls, risk assessment and formalize the KYC analysis of a portfolio of existing clients, by focusing on the presence of potential reputational, PEP and sanction risks, as well as commenting on the purpose of the client relationship, and highlighting any other identified issues (e.g. documentation), to ensure the bank remains vigilant in the fight against money laundering and meets its regulatory obligationsProvide constant advice and support to the Business Units and Compliance to ensure a smooth functioning of the KYC processesProvide support to the KYC team by assisting in case of shifting priorities with little or no noticeFacilitate the periodic KYC review of existing clients by adhering to global policies and guidelines, as well as respecting all associated local, tax or other regulatory requirementsPerform due diligence controls in relation to the identification and reputation of clients including associated parties (directors, shareholders, beneficial owners) using internal, public and paid sourcesPerform a risk assessment as part of the analysis and document a formalized opinion, by focusing on the presence of potential reputational, PEP and sanction risks, as well as commenting on the purpose of the client relationship, and highlighting any other identified issues (e.g. documentation), to ensure the bank remains vigilant in the fight against money laundering and meets its regulatory obligationsValidate/update the client profile in the referential systems to reflect the KYC assessmentProvide advice and support to the business lines, compliance, and management to ensure a smooth functioning of the KYC processesTrain team members & business lines and assist the manager in meeting the department's obligations throughout the KYC processBe proactive in the identification of issues and the development of new ideas and show engagement during the regular team meetings to help improve the efficiency and innovative abilities of the teamAssist in the continuous monitoring of the department's delivered quality of work and regular reportingAssist the management in responding during audit missions and other recurring regulatory tasksCoordinate clients' requests with the different teams at Societe Generale\: Trading, Engineering, Middle Office and Back OfficePrice requests received from clients, interpret these requests correctly and transmit them to the pricing teamConfirm trades with clients, following executionsAddress after-sales clients needs and assist manager with client relationships after salesIdentify potential customers and means of developing new businessOrganize client events and meetingsProduce documentation of new contracts\: Master Distribution Agreements, supplementalProduce termsheetsUpdate Client Relationship Management toolsProduce valuation and performance analysis for clients

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