- Possess a good understanding of Account Opening standards and AML/KYC guidelines.
- Ensure the completeness and accuracy of customer data/documents, aligned with policy adherence before onboarding. - Ensure adherence to the onboarding process on the bank s system, maintaining data accuracy and confidentiality of PII data. - Provide guidance in developing and maintaining procedures for product/process implementation related to customer onboarding and lifecycle management. - Be part of business decisions and work closely with Product and Digital Squads to ensure accurate requirement sharing for delivering the right customer experience and driving straight-through processing. - Work closely with business partners and technology teams to meet customer experience goals and drive the digital agenda.
- Comprehensive knowledge of general banking, with a preference for experience in customer onboarding procedures and local UAE compliance policy.
- Adequate working experience with online banking channels and digital products related to account management. - Familiarity with core banking systems (preferably Flex Cube), workflows, robotic process automation, and digital journeys. - A minimum of 8-12 years of experience in the account opening domain, AML, and other retail banking areas. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with good analytical thinking and interpersonal skills. - Proficiency in MS Office tools, presentation skills, analytical abilities, and experience with MIS reporting and analysis. - Ability to work under stringent timelines with excellent time management skills. - Effective decision-making power and the ability to handle conflicts.
- Complete understanding of policies and procedures for retail customer onboarding.
- Review account opening information and documents to ensure compliance with guidelines and standards. - Ensure customer documents are complete & verified and perform appropriate data verification for both STP and non-STP cases. - Perform system-related and negative checks accurately. - Monitor and reduce re-work cases and provide feedback to enhance the digital journey. - Drive a positive culture with continuous training on account opening and AML processes. - Maintain high-quality delivery standards to achieve satisfactory audit ratings and customer satisfaction. - Educate and guide the team on due diligence for account reviews. - Manage customer request queues and ensure adherence to SLA/TAT. - Complete second level and Day-2 checks for exception handling cases. - Monitor and analyze daily volume to ensure effective floor management and customer experience. - Regularly review and update standard operating procedures. - Regularly review payables accounts to ensure reconciliation. - Adhere to change management guidelines and support UAT for system upgrades. - Coordinate with various teams to resolve gaps and deficiencies in account opening processes. - Conduct daily huddles, manage team productivity, and engage in staff development activities. - Ensure transactions are processed as per SLA with minimal errors. - Work towards process innovation and automation to drive STP.