Associate - KYC Expert

Core Information:

Corporate Title: Associate, KYC Expert

Department: KYC - Sectors

Line Manager: Head of KYC

About ING:

ING’s purpose is ‘Empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business’. Every ING colleague contributes to that vision. We champion self-reliance and foster a collaborative and innovative culture. The Orange Code is our global manifesto for how we stay true to our purpose and our tradition of reinvention and empowerment. It is made up of INGValues (we are honest; we are prudent; we are responsible) and INGBehaviours: (you take it on and make it happen; you help others to be successful; you are always a step ahead).

For us, success will only be achieved if we act with Integrity.

Some companies see diversity as a box to be ticked. We see it as fundamental to our success and we encourage a proper work/life balance. At ING, you will be judged on your performance in line with the Orange Code. And that’s a promise.

The Opportunity:

ING provides banking services and complex financing solutions to companies globally.

The Front Office KYC team in North America is offering a position in New York for a professional who enjoys working in an international banking environment. Front office KYC coordinates all KYC related activities across the different sectors, both with clients and internal stakeholders.

The KYC team is crucial in the onboarding of new customers and plays a key role in managing the non-financial risk of the current client portfolio.

As a KYC expert, you will work closely with commercial front office colleagues, our customer domain unit and the 2nd line of defence.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of Role:

Your role and work environment:

• You work closely with your commercial front office colleagues performing various client and regulatory related tasks.
• You act as liaison between origination teams and other departments (Risk, Compliance, etc.) with respect to KYC processes, internal policies and compliance on an ongoing basis.

Your key responsibilities:

• Perform desktop research and client outreach as part of the preparation phase of an onboarding or customer review.
• Drive the KYC process by liaising with the CDD analysts, gathering CDD evidence and tracking CDD deadlines.
• Ensure both quantitative and qualitative targets are met in the data preparation phase of a CDD review.
• Drive for results in the end-to-end completion of the review targets. Engage in solving specific cases where customer experience is at risk and spot topics for improvement initiatives.

Profile:

Qualifications / Education:

BA/BS in finance/economics/accounting/management/engineering (or similar).

Experience / Knowledge:

Essential (Associate): You have (3+ years) of experience of working in an operational, compliance or KYC function with the ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Desirable: Knowledge of regulatory and KYC policies

Competencies:

• A proactive ‘take it on and make it happen’ mentality
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and take ownership
• Organized with high attention to detail
• Comfortable with policies and regulation, or an ability to learn and grow in this area of expertise to become an expert in the team
• Positive attitude towards change and ability to adjust to dynamic business environment
• Collaborative focus, team player
• Strong communication skills                                                                         
• Fluent in English, both verbally and written

Base Salary Range: $100K-$130K

INGBankdoesnothaveacommercialbankinglicenseintheU.S.andtherefore notpermittedtoconductacommercialbankingbusinessintheU.S.ThroughitswhollyownedsubsidiaryINGFinancialServicesLLC,anditsaffiliates,itoffersafullarrayofwholesaleproductssuchascommerciallendingandafullrangeofFMproductsandservices.

ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate these differences and rely upon your unique perspective to innovate and seize new opportunities. Come as you are.