Junior KYC Officer

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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. We provide legal, financial and employee administration through TMF Group’s teams in 120 offices.

About the role

As a (Junior) KYC Officer, you are responsible for administering all aspects of TMF’s KYC service line. You plan, organize and control the day-to-day administrative and operational compliance activities for TMF’s KYC clients. This means that you have a client facing role. The KYC Officer will play a crucial role in conducting thorough KYC reviews for (external) clients to ensure compliance with their regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize various data sources and tools to collect, analyze, and verify information provided by clients during the onboarding process.
• Be the first point of contact for (external) clients and responsible for planning and timely delivery of the KYC services;
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with our clients and relevant parties to request required information, documentation, explain regulatory requirements and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client information, due diligence findings, and documentation in, amongst others, the compliance database.
• Identify and report any potential issues that may pose a risk to the client.
• Keep abreast of changes in regulatory requirements.

Under guidance/supervision of (Senior) KYC Officer in start-up phase:

• Perform in-depth KYC reviews for (external) clients on relevant parties such as individuals; businesses and legal entities to verify their identity and assess risk based on the policy of the external client.
• Conduct (periodic) KYC reviews and ensure high standard of quality in adherence to the client’s policies and procedures.
• Perform AML, Sanction, PEP and Adverse Media screening on the counterparties our clients engage with, assess findings, provide KYC reports and report to clients.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field, such as finance, business, law or compliance.
• 0-2 years of experience in KYC, AML or compliance roles, preferably in the financial industry.
• Strong knowledge of KYC and AML regulations, requirements and best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills with ability to produce accurate and quality work.
• Proficiency in using KYC and compliance tools and software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills
• Strong ethics and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. ACAMS) are a plus.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written). Proficiency in Dutch is a plus.

COMPETENCIES

Operational Excellence:

• Strives for high standards of delivery to clients.
• Has a strong understanding of processes needed to undertake role successfully.
• Makes informed judgements and decisions based on practice and precedent.
• Decisions will be made within defined limits of authority.

Commercial Awareness:

• Has a basic understanding of the TMF Groups service lines and TMF is structured.
• Understands and applies control and risk and governance frameworks consistently.
• Is mindful of the TMF values.

Leadership and Resource Management:

• Reviews non-complex work undertaken by more junior team members.
• Informally manages expectations of more senior colleagues infrequently.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Communicates information in a clear and concise manner (verbal and written work) to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to deal with difficult situations in a calm and diplomatic way.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team

Advertised: 24 May 2024 W. Europe Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Jun 2024 W. Europe Daylight Time