KYC Periodic Review Analyst

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups, striving to make a difference for clients and communities. The KYC Periodic Review Analyst will be responsible for managing KYC production workflows, ensuring high-quality KYC files, and collaborating with various internal partners to maintain compliance and efficiency in the onboarding process.

Responsibilities

• 80 % Daily Production Workflow (Subject Matter Expertise on Onboarding & KYC)
• Coordinates with internal partners such as Front, Middle and Back Office staff to obtain required information and applicable documentation related to KYC production
• Initiates and completes high quality KYC files inclusive of data input, research and analysis
• Identify data anomalies and assist on root cause analysis to minimize errors
• Maintain detailed tracking of KYC file status and other customer record activities to ensure completion within required timeframes
• Independently manage multiple simultaneous requests inclusive of customer data maintenance in a high pressure work environment
• Promptly address queries and assist with problem-solving of matters received from applicable Bank personnel
• Remediate erroneous customer data
• Identify, detect, or report suspicious activities in banking and finance services
• Serve as a Subject Matter Experts (SME) – for core internal bank system and onboarding & KYC procedures
• 15% Project Participation
• Contribute ideas and participate in UAT testing including writing of test cases
• Contribute to work flow or process redesign to achieve efficiencies
• Manage and deliver individual projects as assigned
• 5% Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Minimum of 1 year prior experience in the field of Anti-Money Laundering or KYC in financial services industry with understanding of banking product and services
• Solid knowledge of KYC/AML and data governance policy and understanding of business activities, compliance/risk issues
• Solid knowledge of Financial Institution entities, including Funds and other Non-Operating Asset Holdings Companies categories (i.e. Special Purpose Vehicle “SPV”, Private investment Company (“PICs”) comprising of personal holding companies, business investment corporations, international business corporations) or a trust
• Knowledge of business lines served, including correspondent banking and foreign financial institutions
• Knowledge of and ability to identify, detect or report suspicious activities in banking and finance services
• Worked in a data entry operations
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize tools, techniques and processes for gathering data utilizing 3rd party tools such as Dun Bradstreet, LexisNexis, government registries, etc
• Knowledge of various types of customers and ability to analyze customer activities, profiles and source information
• Excellent attention to detail, organized approach and strong problem solving/facilitation abilities
• Mature approach with excellent influential communication (verbal/written) skills
• Strong time management, work organization and multi-tasking skills with a drive for efficiency, accuracy and risk management controls while maintaining 100% dedication, excellent attitude and flexibility
• Proficiency in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Bachelor's degree in a closely-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement plans
• Educational assistance and training programs
• Income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities
• Paid maternity and parental bonding leave
• Paid vacation
• Sick days
• Holidays

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