KYC Analyst / Sr. Analyst - French

Job description

Responsibilities

Customer Due Diligence:

To perform KYC for corporate and Institutional clients of the SG Group.

• French Language Certification - Able to communicate both oral & written French well

• Identify the customer/s and other relevant third parties for a proposed relationship; establish the nature of the customer's business, risk profile, understand the context of the proposed transaction and services

• Determine appropriate methodology and due diligence approach and information required to verify the identity of the customer and relevant third parties based on global policy and local regulatory requirements.

• Assess the relevance and completeness of information supplied by the Front Office upon the take on of new customers and provide guidance to Business Lines on KYC requirements

• Carry out due diligence checks and information searches per standards of client take on and categorization rules, and undertake additional reputation checks and enhanced due diligence when necessary by screening various public sources

• Analyse and form an opinion on a) the acceptability of the customer/counterparty, b) completeness of the KYC file and c) compliance with internal policy and external regulatory requirements.

• Validate the customer/counterparty on the client referential system in accordance with the KYC assessment, indicating appropriate roles and restrictions, as necessary.

• Present the file and KYC analysis to Compliance for review/approval when required or necessary, highlighting material risks or concerns as well as any exceptions or missing information based on internal policy or external regulatory requirements.

• For existing clients, conduct reviews based on designated portfolios in cooperation with Business Lines, the worldwide KYC network and other relevant support functions

• For ongoing reviews or local validations, verify the relevance of client information and data and when required, review the analysis of the risks related to the business activity and products traded with the client and the related classifications and roles in the client referential system.

• Proper documentation and record keeping of KYC/Customer Risk Scoring/CDD/EDD processes for audit trial and regulatory inspection.

• Other tasks or projects assigned from time to time.

Profile Required

Skills & Competencies

KEY SKILL AREAS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Transversal knowledge of the services and products of the corporate and investment banking, institutional and Private banking sector, and/or specialist knowledge of one business area.

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• Ability to examine in detail and understand the structure of a financial transaction, understanding of key issues in relation to AML risk, ability to identify relevant sources of information

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• Strong knowledge of China AML/KYC regulatory and compliance issues particularly in the banking and investments sectors, to ensure our KYC standard is compliant with local regulatory requirements

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• Sensitivity to the demands and constraints of a capital market environment and financing activities

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• Ability to work independently and proactively manage relationships with the local BLs and Compliance with minimum supervision.

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• Ability to assess appropriate practical guidance and solutions to onboarding issues without compromising internal controls, policy requirements or external regulatory requirements.

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• Capable of delivering various briefings and training to the BLs re: KYC policy/regulations and client onboarding process.

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Personal skills:

Analytical skills, precision, curiosity, tenacity and autonomy are key qualities in a KYC Analyst job

• Fluent in written and spoken English language and French

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Good interpersonal and communication skills, reactivity, sense of service, anticipation and flexibility are essential requirements in this service function

• The position requires effectiveness, team spirit and an ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment as well as a strong interest in financial markets and banking activities

• Eagerness to learn and to keep abreast of AML latest issues

• Leadership skills

Language Skills:

Fluent English and French spoken and written skills

Computer Skill:

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, esp. Excel operation

Why Join Us

“We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.'

Business Insight

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre (SG GSC), a 100% owned subsidiary of European banking major Societe Generale (SG), Our role and purpose is to enable the strategic vision of Societe Generale Group. We are doing this by pioneering cutting edge innovation from Design Thinking to Smart Automation & Artificial Intelligence, and applying it to banking.

SG Global Solution Centre provides services in the areas of Application Development and Maintenance, Infrastructure Management, Business Process Management, and Knowledge Process Management, to Societe Generale's business lines around the world.

“We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.'

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents , regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual or gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.

Job code: 20000H0Y
Business unit: SG Global Solution Centre
Starting date: Immediate
Date of publication: 03/08/2020