• Job Description

  Req#: 90376319

  Job Title: KYC Onboarding Manager
  Location: Chennai

  About Barclays
  Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.

  Risk and Control Objective
  Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you do.

  Working Flexibly
  We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees, globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives as well as enabling us to better service our customers’ and clients’ needs. Whether you have family commitments or you’re a carer, or whether you need study time or wish to pursue personal interests, our approach to working flexibly is designed to help you balance your life. If you would like some flexibility, then please discuss this with the hiring manager, and your request will be reviewed subject to business needs

  Hybrid Working
  Structured hybrid role
  At Barclays, we offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home. We have a structured approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area (or nearest equivalent if working part-time hours). Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

  Introduction:
  KYC is part of the Client Onboarding Team, which is part of Global Operations Division and supports a wide variety of activities across a range of financial markets within Asia Pacific. The Group is primarily involved in the initial stages of client on-boarding and ensuring that the appropriate Customer Due Diligence is performed in preserving the reputation of the bank

  
  What will you be doing?
  The KYC team (part of Client Operations Group) is an integral part of the Global Operations Division and supports a wide variety of activities across a range of financial markets globally.

  o The Group is primarily involved in the initial stages of client on-boarding, ensuring that the appropriate Customer Due Diligence and Counterparty Data Management is performed in preserving the reputation of the bank.
  o Identify AML and regulatory required to complete Client KYC.
  o Perform Know Your Customer (KYC) checks on accounts to screen clients and review the information & documentation of the client as part of the Client Review process.
  o Identify key issues and suspicions which relate to money laundering or terrorism financing during the course of the KYC and investigate/escalate them appropriately.
  o Ensure that the KYC checks adhere to the relevant regulations, guidelines and processes that are in place to ensure Compliance.
  o Service multiple asset classes and geographies. Working hours are EMEA hours as the clients supported stem from these regions.
  o Partner with Fin Crime and other internal teams to resolve exceptions in the KYC process.
  o Risk and Control: All Barclays colleagues have to ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards.

  Main duties and responsibilities

  o Process KYC onboarding for new for legal entities, branches and ensure that KYC is completed on a timely basis.
  o To conduct checks and due diligence on these entities in line with global policy requirements, primarily looking out for adverse news/information that may be detrimental to the reputation of the bank in particular, any evidence of financial criminal activities.
  o Take responsibility for maintaining a high standard of accuracy during all stages of the client review, working towards ‘Right First Time’ objectives, taking ownership to resolve issues that may threaten remediation and refresh cycle timelines or Client satisfaction.
  o Proactively work towards deadlines to resolve complex and high priority cases and utilising strong communication skills to interact professionally with internal stakeholders.
  o Pro-active management of time to ensure adherence to stated SLAs when processing these accounts.
  o Ensure accurate and proper maintenance of key performance metrics.
  o Contribute to a Positive, Supportive and Proactive working culture by sharing knowledge and expertise both locally and Globally. Collaborate with other Barclays teams & functions to consistently deliver an excellent ‘One Barclays’ Client experience and challenging operational processes with solutions to enhance the team’s current processes.

  
  What we’re looking for:
  o 3-4 years of prior experience in KYC or other AML related roles in an Investment Bank
  o Graduation in any discipline
  o High literacy in industry standards such as FACTIVA, World Check, ALACRA, OFAC etc.
  o Proficient with MS Office and Google, Analytical and able to conduct detailed researches on the Internet.
  o Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
  o Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
  o Ability to adopt and maintain a logical approach in a pressurised environment.
  o Investigative in nature with a knack for seeking information.
  o Confident individual who is comfortable with multi-tasking.
  o Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
  o Strong team player.

  
  Skills that will help you in the role:
  o Good understanding of the mechanics of Corporate & Investment Bank setup.
  o Basic knowledge of regulatory implications of different asset classes.

  
  Where will you be working?
  Chennai
  
  
  Be More at Barclays
  At Barclays, each day is about being more – as a professional, and as a person. ‘Be More @ Barclays’ represents our core promise to all current and future employees. It’s the characteristic that we want to be associated with as an employer, and at the heart of every employee experience. We empower our colleagues to Be More Globally Connected, working on international projects that improve the way millions of customers handle their finances. Be More Inspired by working alongside the most talented people in the industry, and delivering imaginative new solutions that are redefining the future of finance. Be More Impactful by having the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, and Be More Valued for who you are.
  Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details.
  Purpose, Values and Mindset
  We deploy finance responsibly to support people and businesses, acting with empathy and integrity, championing innovation and sustainability, for the common good and the long term.
  Our values underpin everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.
  Respect
  We harness the power of diversity and inclusion in our business, trust those we work with, and value everyone's contribution.
  Integrity
  We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness in all we do.
  Service
  We act with empathy and humility, putting the people and businesses we serve at the centre of what we do.
  Excellence
  We champion innovation, and use our energy, expertise and resources to make a positive difference.
  Stewardship
  We prize sustainability, and are passionate about leaving things better than we found them.
  Our Mindset shapes how we take action, living by our Values, driven by our Purpose, always with our customers and clients at the heart of what we do; our Mindset is to Empower, Challenge and Drive.
  Empower
  Trust and support each other to deliver. Make decisions with those closest to the topic. Include diverse perspectives. Celebrate success and learn from failure.
  Challenge
  Question whether things can be done better. Use insights based on data to inform decisions. Be curious about how we can adapt and improve. Speak up and be open to alternative viewpoints.
  Drive
  Focus on outcomes. Deliver with pace. Be passionate and ambitious about what we do. Take personal responsibility. Actively build collaborative relationships to get things done.
  

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