Exceptional attention to detail, with a track record of accuracy in document-heavy work.
Methodical and comfortable with repetitive admin without cutting corners.
Comfortable chasing stakeholders across time zones.
Sound judgement on when to escalate matters.
Be practical orientated.
Adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment.
Experience/Criteria:
3 - 5 years' experience in a third-party due diligence role dealing with cross-border KYB on third-party business partners.
Experience in Fintech or Financial Services industries is preferred but not essential.
Team player but capable of working independently and meeting tight deadlines.
Experience with systems such as DowJones/LexisNexis/SumSub etc.
Attention to detail is critical in this role.
Skills:
Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective time management.
Ability to multi-task and prioritise.
Understand and apply a risk-based approach.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct standard and ongoing due diligence at entity level of all new and existing third-party business partners globally.
Assist with due diligence team training and refining internal due diligence processes by working together with the different in-country compliance officers.
Attend to annual reviews received from existing corporate partners globally.
Conduct annual reviews on existing corporate partners globally.
Identification of UBOs: conduct Ultimate Beneficial Ownership identification for corporate partners globally.
Screening: conducting PEP/PIP screening, sanctions screening, and adverse media screening on corporate partners and related persons globally.
Collecting and analysing data derived from multiple sources, including publicly available databases and websites.
Work closely with other departments including Business Development, Finance and ICT-IT teams.
Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders and update internal documents used in the due diligence process, as and when needed to ensure documents reflect up-to-date information.
Take ownership of the different entity due diligence folders, ensuring all documents reflect up to date information.
Attend to compiling due diligence reports for signoff by in-country compliance officers.
Maintain a neat, secure and orderly filing system for due diligence.
Minimum Requirements
Requirements:
Driver's license
Own reliable transport
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree or national diploma (BCom, BA, risk management or similar)
AML/CFT Compliance qualification/certification preferred but not essential.