KYC Review & Remediation Officer

Job Detail

Job ID 5943
Offered Salary 1000
Career Level Others
Experience 4 Years
Gender Both
Industry Banking/Insurance
Qualifications Diploma/Degree/Masters
State Nairobi
City Nairobi

Job Description

KYC Review & Remediation Officer – ()

Description

Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to over 12 million customers – the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below:

Job Purpose:

The KYC Review & Remediation Officer will provide leadership to the account opening department by ensuring 100% compliance and adherence to all of the Bank’s policies and Procedures.

The ideal candidate should have basic principles of account opening processing, strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure Accounts are correctly opened and verified as per laid down policies and procedures.
Capture customer data right first time.
Verify customer identity through the Know Your Customer (KYC) process, ensuring all documentation is in line with regulatory and anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines
Ensure all high-risk customers’ accounts are opened as per the laid down procedures and seek senior management Approval.
Champion Customer Due diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence in the department and ensure guidelines are adhered to and followed.
Provide support and leadership to the allocated branches, advisory etc.
Ensuring getting it right the first time is adhered to.
Ensuring Service Level Agreements (SLA) and TAT are adhered to.
Training and guiding of the branches on the policies & procedures.
Proper customer service and relationship management of branches

Qualifications

Qualification and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CIA, ACAMS, ACCA/CPA, CISA, CIM)
Over 4 years’ working experience in the Banking sector, 2 of which must have been as an A/C Opening officer and/or acting as an A/C Opening supervisor.
Good knowledge of overall branch operations
Computer proficiency, including keyboard skills.
Experience in leading and managing teams.
Knowledge of Bank risks and their mitigation
Knowledge of CBK prudential guidelines
Knowledge of AML and KYC policy guidelines
Holders of relevant professional qualifications will have an added advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to assist in building positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Adherence to ethical standards, confidentiality, and professionalism when handling customer information.
Basic analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, team player
High levels of integrity and good time management.
Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements-KYC_CDD/ AML
Proficient with rising technological requirements

Organization

: Operations

Employment Type

: Regular

Job Level

: Non-Management

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