KYC Analyst

Are you a strong communicator with a background in KYC and client onboardingAre you passionate about supporting a strong risk and control culture by ensuring high standards in client due diligence, onboarding, and periodic KYC Reviews (PKR), in line with internal policies and industry best practices
We re looking for a KYC Analyst to: perform initial review of client files and requests received from Financial Advisor teams on new account openings, including name and adverse media screening according to internal and external regulations execute the Know Your Client (KYC) activities, ad-hoc regulatory requirement reports, and remediations conduct Periodic KYC Reviews (PKR) of existing WM US clients, transactional reviews for high and higher risk clients, and screening of all counterparties as per AML US policy requirements capture client static data based on client and front office documentation perform qualitative reviews of client files to test the execution quality of various WM processes, including new account openings, account maintenance, and name and adverse media screening conduct first-line-of-defense (1LoD) testing of key Customer Due Diligence (CDD) controls to assess adherence to AML (anti-money laundering) policy and procedural requirements ensure client vetting data and document processing comply with regulations, branch guidelines, standards, and UBS policies for all new accounts ensure client vetting data and document processing comply with regulations, guidelines, standards and UBS policies for all new accounts complete of Final Due Diligence Checklist and negative news searches ideally 2 or more years of experience in KYC, AML/Compliance, Risk Management, and/or Legal background bachelor s degree or international equivalent required; advanced degree is a plus experience in performing screening for individuals and entities strong understanding of Wealth Management and various banking products and services result-oriented, assertive, and possess strong analytical thinking and critical reasoning skills ability to effectively handle a fast-paced environment and successfully meet established deadlines ability to interact and work closely with business stakeholders at all levels of seniority UBS is the world s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.