Process and Quality (AML/KYC) Specialist

UBS

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Business DivisionsGlobal Wealth ManagementYour roleAre you passionate about Wealth Management and excited to make a significant impact in the world of KYC & AML? We are on the lookout for a dynamic and detail-oriented Desk PQS (Process and Quality Specialist) to join our Front Office team! In this role, you will play a crucial part in periodic monitoring, identifying and remediating risk at Desk and Employee level to ensure compliance of our client onboarding processes, with a particular focus on Source of Wealth (SOW) and its corroboration. The role also gives an opportunity to strengthen the market management structure focusing on optimal contribution in context to training and awareness for all front staff and contributing to a continuous learning organization. If you have a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, and a drive to excel in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Join us and be a part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and collaboration.Key Responsibilities and Requirements
  • Subject Matter Expertise:
  • Be the KYC subject matter expert and specialized practitioner for Client Advisor (CA) and Market Team Head (MTH) queries on complex cases
  • Act as sparring partner to PQS Coordinator for selected market-level tasks and/or topics
  • Regulatory Compliance:
  • Stay current with regulatory changes and requirements around client KYC
  • Operational Excellence:
  • Own the end-to-end operational KYC activities (including periodic reviews and client onboarding) and validate to ensure that all documentation provided are of the highest quality
  • Act as interface between functional units and the desk.
  • Pre-checks, alerts and deficiencies remediation with the MTH&CA
  • Support the tracking and analysis of operational incidents and implementation of adequate measures
  • Team Support:
  • Support team members to clear periodic reviews and onboarding volumes.
  • Relationship Management:
  • Maintain credibility and good relationships with client advisors and market team heads for collaborative outcomes
  • Process Improvement:
  • Actively participate in initiatives that streamline and improve KYC processes, provide feedback, ideas, and comments to Team Lead to improve and drive processes towards further efficiency
  • Influence and Innovation:
  • Contribute and play a part in shaping the future of KYC processes and be a change influencer
  • Actively participate in ideations and initiatives that streamline and improve the future of PQS processes and KYC/ AML checks
  • Identify and propose process improvements, establish a sound risk & efficiency culture within the desk
Function CategoryOperations, RiskJoin usAt UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We're dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That's why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we're more than ourselves.We're committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can alwaysContact DetailsUBS Business Solutions SA
UBS RecruitingYour teamYou'll be part of the Process and Quality Specialist (PQS) function embedded within the Front Office, working closely with Client Advisors (CAs) and Market Team Heads (MTHs). The PQS team plays a vital role in ensuring compliant and efficient client lifecycle management, with a strong focus on KYC and AML standards.Your expertiseWe are looking for a highly motivated team player with the following qualities and skills:
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills
  • Strong knowledge and experience in front staff processes, risk management tasks and tools
  • Experience within the Wealth Management environment, e.g. in a front (CA, CAM), process, risk, compliance, audit or business management function for at least 3 years
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills and ability to understand complex front and operational procedures and processes
  • Strong service culture ideally combined with hands-on experience in arranging easy to understand training material and good presentation skills
  • Proactive and self-dependent working style, self-starter with a sense of initiative who demonstrates drive and commitment and the ability to motivate others
About usUBS is the world's largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors..We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.Your Career ComebackWe are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on .How we hireWe may request you to complete one or more assessments during the application process.

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