AML/KYC Team Manager (M/F)

BNP Paribas has a presence in 65 countries, with close to 190,000 employees, including nearly 148,000 in Europe.

The Luxembourg branch plays a major part in its operations, offering clients high value-added services extending from custody to securities lending, fund administration, performance measurement and ratings, and bond issuance services.

In this context of its growing, our investor KYC department is hiring a:

AML/KYC Team Manager (M/F)

Permanent Contract

Main tasks:

Ensure and deliver high standard of quality in the KYC files in accordance with the bank’s policies and procedures.

• Conduct independent verification of client due diligence information using additional research methods
• Thoroughly document research and analysis completed on clients and/or matters in a manner suitable for review by internal and external stakeholders , Regulators, Audit, Risk and Compliance
• Engage and collaborate with team members through the presentation of ideas and recommendations regarding best practice, continuous improvement, departmental processes, policies, and procedures
• Managing Review results of ongoing screening and monitoring activities to determine if further action or escalation is required, clearly documenting results and decisions made
• Provide support and clarification to investors, distributors or client, handling queries and conference calls with multiple participants
• Ensure all day-to-day processes are well executed and documented as per internal processes.
• Assess KYC EDD files in full autonomy
• Ensure high quality KYC files are submitted to compliance committee.
• Report issue to management to address identified risks and blocking point
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives define by the management.
• Keep accurate track record of all assigned requests, from receipt until execution.
• Ensure team organization
• Ensure preparation of trainings and provide trainings when applicable.
• Ensure deliverables in respect of targeted deadlines

Your profile:

Education:

• University degree or equivalent, in law, finance or economics.

Professional Experience:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in compliance/AML KYC with management skills
• You have strong understanding of AML/CTF requirements and financial crime risks associated with the range of services in the legal industry in Luxembourg
• Good knowledge of AML CFT requirements and sanctions

Behavioural Skills:

• Ability to manage teams, set priorities, monitor activity and scope
• Ability to manage processes efficiently, with accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Transversal Skills:

• Strong decision-making, problem solving capabilities, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Team player adaptable to fast-paced and changing environment
• Good planning, time management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to take initiative and contribute to process improvement

Language Skills:

• Fluent in English and German (French, Luxembourgish, Spanish, etc…or any other language would be an advantage.

During the finalization of the recruitment process, the preselected candidate will be asked to provide us an extract from his/her criminal record dated less than 3 months (record N°3 for Luxembourg), according to the dispositions of the law from July 23 2016 concerning the criminal record.