Are you a problem solver with strong communication skills, eager to excel in a client-facing environment? As a Global Banking Onboarding Specialist, you’ll play a hands-on role in strengthening our U.S. growth strategy by directly engaging with clients, their counsel, and internal stakeholders to collect and analyze client KYC information. In this role, you’ll build relationships, ensure compliance with AML/KYC requirements, and facilitate a seamless onboarding journey to support the Global Banking business – an integral part our Investment Bank. Your ability to foster collaboration and drive efficient onboarding will directly contribute to our expanding global footprint, offering you unparalleled exposure to investment banking, client relationship management, and AML/KYC compliance.

Responsibilities:
• Liaise with internal personnel on the application of KYC policy
• Understanding of the 5 pillars of an AML program
• Maintaining knowledge of appropriate BSA and OFAC laws and regulations with a view to review / challenge internal teams where required
• Liaise with internal teams to discuss UBS KYC/AML requirements, policy and document client information
• Interact with clients and internal teams to obtain KYC and other compliance information and documentation;
• Liaise with internal teams to ascertain information on the purpose of client accounts, transaction volumes etc.;
• Review incoming documents for clients according to UBS KYC /Anti-Money Laundering Program (AML) policies
• Retain records of all information relied upon to complete KYC
• Perform basic, additional and enhanced due diligence KYC reviews for new and existing customers
• Escalate any unusual activity / transaction activity changes to compliance and the business
• Review and evaluate recent negative news related to clients;
• Ensure UBS has a clear understanding of the clients KYC risks
• Understanding of how risk factors impact client risk rating
• Understanding on how sanctions, ABC, terrorist financing impact the risk profile of the client
• Act as a subject matter expert in the execution and implementation of KYC rules and polices
• Understanding of how an Investment Bank works
• Understanding of Investment Bank products and services
• Escalate issues to management as appropriate
• Handle sensitive and confidential information in accordance to UBS firm policy
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and services
• Understanding impact of technology and how it can aid in improving quality of a process