Client Onboarding Advisor (AVP/VP)

OCBC Bank

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Bank of Singapore opens doors to new opportunities.At Bank of Singapore, we are constantly on the lookout for exceptional individuals to join our team. We promote a culture of openness, teamwork and fairness. Most importantly, we invest in our people through our programmes that develop them on both professional and personal levels. Besides attractive remuneration packages, we offer non-financial benefits and opportunities to develop your potential within OCBC Group’s global network of subsidiaries and offices. If you have passion, drive and the will to succeed, rise to the challenge today!This position within the Front Office (FO) and is responsible for supporting the onboarding journey of clients of the Bank. The successful candidate is expected to be knowledgeable in AML principles and engage Relationship Managers in framing the KYC narrative, analyze situations to identify gaps and risks in KYC information and documentationKey RoleCOA will act as advisors to the new RM/ARM pertaining to onboarding of and complex PB accounts. Their mandate includes training & advising the new RM/ARM on BOS SoW requirements which comprise of the SoW journey of the client, corroborative evidence & the usage of the appropriate industry benchmarking. The aim is to equipe these RM/ARM with the know-how to frame their SoW write up to align with FCC/COLM standards and improve new account approval turn around. COA will also advise these RM/ARM on the formalities requirements for the new account, to minimize any documentation deficiencies during the COLM’s Checker review process.SoW
  • Conduct joint discussions pre-onboarding with RMs / ARM to obtained preliminary information on the client and ensure the right information is asked upfront to enhance the client experience
  • COA will provide advice to the RM for them to formulate the SoW write up, in accordance with the BOS Compliance template so that RM can ensure completeness & accuracy
  • Advise FO of acceptable way to perform detailed calculations to support the client's source of wealth journey, i.e accumulation of wealth over time.
  • Advise relationship managers potential ways to succinctly translate the SoW information into a professional and quality write up.
  • Assist the RM to accurately identify gaps (if any) in client's source of wealth and assess the plausibility in line with regulatory and the Bank’s expectations.
  • Advise RM/TH to address complicated queries from COLM/FCC in the account review & approval process and work with RM & COLM/FCC to resolve these issues.
  • Support through education and advisory of Compliance-related policies and procedures as required in the onboarding process.
  • Keep abreast of AML/CFT, Sanctions and regulatory knowledge and developments – by participating in relevant training and support in sharing best practices
  • COA will assist the RM to review the account structure and advise the RM on the formalities requirements after consultations with COLM & CAS Team.
  • COA may assist RMs to better understand CAS requirements for potential documentation amendments / additional documentations
Requirements
  • Association of Certified Anti Money Laundering (ACAMs) or International Compliance Association (ICA) Certification would be preferred
  • At least 3-6 years of experience in AML and new client onboarding &/or periodic reviews in a private banking environment.
  • Knowledgeable and sensitive to the risks involved AML risks of private banking clients
  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma

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