KYC Specialist

• Effective and efficient client on-boarding
• Work closely with peers and relationship managers to ensure a smooth and rapidity CDD review for clients
• Work closely with client managers/KYC team in other countries to effectively manage and coordinate CDD-related information for clients across multiple jurisdictions
• Ensure that all CDD parties (including financial crimes compliance) receive quality information, make decisions where appropriate, and expedite tasks without backtracking
• Respond to questions, explain the reasons for specific requirements, respond promptly to delays and escalations, and provide regular status communication
• Rapidly generate accurate CDD profiles (including screening, HRR, exceptional filings, RSS, etc.) based on information obtained from clients and approved sources
• Be accountable for all steps of customer management regarding ongoing CDD (periodic review, trigger event review, etc.), the time it takes to complete the review, and ensure that all clients reviewed are an acceptable risk for the bank

• Basic understanding of AML/KYC regulatory requirements
• Basic understanding of legal structures of various client types including financial institutions, corporate organizations, funds, SPVs etc.
• Planning and organizing skills
• Communication and service skills with clients
• With positive mindset, can-do attitude and ability to work under pressure
• Proficiency in using MS Office software is essential, particularly MS excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Good abilities in use of internet search engines
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) and Japanese
• Qualified person of securities sales representative or internal control manager is preferred

Qualified person of securities sales representative or internal control manager