About the job

The KYC (Know Your Client) Officer is one of the process stakeholders who intervenes in the client life cycle as part of the KYC Due Diligence.

Acting as a key stakeholder in the KYC data governance, the KYC officer is responsible for collecting the accessible information and documents required to identify and verify the identity of the clients, its UBOs and other related persons, in compliance with internal policies and guidelines.

Your Main Activities Are

Collection of information and documents

• Identifies the documents and information required to complete/ update the client KYC file according to the requested list of documents and covering multi-site requirement, if applicable


• Uses all available and validated sources to collect documentation & information required without client/ Relationship Manager (RM) involvement


• Liaises with the Coordinator (when applicable) to gather remaining KYC documentation & information from the client and internal RMs or, under delegation, directly gather KYC documentation & information from the client/RM


• Supports the Coordinator (when applicable) and RM in understanding the rational of KYC document collection
  
• Translates documentation in English where possible to provide any key information required for the KYC file risk assessment


• Highlights main information in the KYC documents


• Monitor the collection process and escalate if necessary

Control & analysis of documents

• Ensures and validates that collected documents are consistent, valid and adequate with internal procedures/guidelines


• Extract from the documentation all requested information according to KYC policies


• Documents upload and data capture


• Adequately upload and classify KYC documentation upon reception (at least the day of reception)


• Capture all requested KYC information in KYC systems

Profile and Skills to Success

• Expertise with the Anti-Money Laundry / KYC regulatory requirements and stakes for financial institutions


• General financial knowledge (industry and products)


• General legal knowledge


• Fluent in English and Spanish


• Excellent analytical skills
  
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines


• Rigorous


• Quality oriented


• Client-oriented


• Pedagogical


• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)


• Good interpersonal skills

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 72 countries, with around 200 000 Employees ? including more than 150 000 in Europe.

· Our presence in Portugal Present in Portugal

Since 1985, BNP Paribas was one of the first foreign banks to operate in the country. Today, the Group has around 6.500 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: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services for retail banking and specialised financial services, and Corporate & Institutional Banking for corporate and institutional clients.

In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific.

• 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, 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.

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.