KYC Officer - Italian Speaker

Mission

The KYC Officer mission is to ensure that all KYC files are in compliance with the applicable policies and procedures and accurately coded in the various systems of the bank. Depending on the assignment within the KYC Office, it also contributes to open, amend, review and close client accounts and can be responsible of analyzing the compliance of client documentation and advising front office accordingly before codification in client referential and documents repository

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the legal, regulatory and fiscal framework and the procedures of the bank.
• Provide the necessary legal advice to the various services of the bank when necessary - and in particular to the Front Office - with regard to client and banking documentation.
• Ensure quality, completeness and consistency of each client onboarding, recertification, modification and closing in a timely manner.
• Follow-up on non-compliant or pending cases for client onboarding.
• Propose solutions for continuous improvement and change management to ensure a high level of service.
• Ensure transparent and efficient communications with all stakeholders and strong customer focus.
• Responsible to share and communicate timely on his activity and any potential issues that may arise.
• Participate to maintain procedures up to date.
  
  

Required Skills

• Ability to collaborate/Teamwork
• Attention to detail/rigor
• Client focused
• Analytical ability and problem-solving skills
• Ability to become autonomous and flexible quickly, ability to develop judgement and critical thinking, ability to take responsibility
• Compliance - Know Your Client - KYC
• Prior experience in KYC activities is an asset (knowledge of KYC policies, knowledge of company law, KYC / KYT analysis capabilities, Tax Knowledge: FATCA, QI, AEOI)
• Knowledge of the Bank's activities and the content of the various banking businesses
  

Required Languages

• English - Fluent
• Italian - Fluent
  
  

Tools And Methodologies

• COMPLIANCE Vigilance (Expert)
• Good practice in Word, Excel, Access, Outlook office tools
  
  

Experience, Academic Background And Other Qualifications

• Fields of Expertise: Compliance
• Academic Background: Degree in Law, Finance, Management, Business Administration and/or proven professional experience;
  
  

Why joining BNP Paribas?

• Leading banking institution BNP Paribas is a leader in the Eurozone, and a prominent international banking institution with strong roots in Europe's banking history. It has a presence in 65 countries, with around 190 000 Employees – including more than 145 000 in Europe.
• Our presence in Portugal Since 1985, BNP Paribas was one of the first foreign banks to operate in the country. Today, the Group has around 7.100 employees across several entities operating directly in the territory, offering a wide range of integrated financial solutions to support its clients and their businesses.
• International reach
  
  

Thanks To Its International Presence And Regular And Close Collaboration Among Its Different Entities, BNP Paribas Has The Resources To Support All Clients With Financing, Investment, Savings And Protection Solutions That Help Make Their Projects a Success. BNP Paribas Holds Key Positions In Its Three Core Operating Divisions

Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines;

Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services;

Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.

• Diversity and Inclusion commitment BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.
• Commitment towards work/life balance At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.
• Remote Working Conditions At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices.
  
  

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

• Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.
• In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.