Melbourne Wealth Management Position
Our client is a global tier-one Wealth Management firm seeking an experienced Client Onboarding Associate to join their Account Management Team in Melbourne.
Key Responsibilities:
Core Duties:
- Review and approve client account documentation; understand and enforce current AML KYC requirements, ensuring proper due diligence to KYC rules for new client onboarding or updates to existing client static data.
- Process new account documentation and ensure that the account opening process satisfies the client's needs with exceptional service.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) on AML/KYC standards and policies and key contact for related queries and initiatives.
- Answer queries on all aspects of account onboarding, provide guidance to advisers and support staff on complex matters.
- Facilitate screening requirements and assess customers, to identify possible Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, Tax Evasion and other risks.
- Escalate regulatory concerns or exceptions to AMT Manager for further review and discussion; conduct Enhanced Due Diligence where necessary.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education or experience required.
- At least 3 years' experience in the financial services industry, ideally with previous experience in Compliance or Risk within a private bank or onboarding/periodic review in a top-tier bank.
- Understanding of global AML/KYC standards, in particular Australian and UK- FSA requirements.
- Knowledge of CIP requirements for onboarding High Risk clients highly preferred.
- Prior retail broking client service, account opening / client onboarding experience
- Excellent attention to detail
- Acute awareness of risk, with clear focus on control and timely escalation
- A proactive nature, challenging and questioning process, seeking innovative solutions to improve efficiency and mitigate risk
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Effective organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
This role will pay approximately $350-450 per day plus super, depending on prior experience in relevant positions.