Associate Process Manager

Job Description

Associate Process Manager - FCC

Pune | Full-time (FT) | Financial Markets

Shift Timings: APAC/EMEA/US |Management Level: PM| Travel Requirements: NA

The candidate must possess in-depth functional knowledge of the process area and apply it to operational scenarios to provide effective solutions. Candidate must be able to identify discrepancies and propose optimal solutions by using a logical, systematic, and sequential methodology. It is vital to be open-minded towards inputs and views from team members and to effectively lead, control, and motivate groups towards company objects. Additionally, Candidate must be self-directed, proactive, and seize every opportunity to meet internal and external customer needs and achieve customer satisfaction by effectively auditing processes, implementing best practices and process improvements, and utilizing the frameworks and tools available. Goals and thoughts must be clearly and concisely articulated and conveyed, verbally and in writing, to clients, colleagues, subordinates, and supervisors.

Associate Process Manager Role and responsibilities:

Specialism -KYC, AML, Due Diligence

- Provide KYC/Client Due Diligence (CDD) Subject Matter Expertise and guidance to the team, in view of establishing the highest levels of quality.

- Seek to perform an independent quality check of client profile updates during Lifecycle Management process, including Client Corporate Structure, Source-of-Wealth, KYC, Tax, US Indicia, Sanctions, PEP, Sustainability Risk, Reputational Risk and Client Risk Score, to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and Bank policies

- Be the single point of contact / case manager for Team, on Periodic Review cases

- Be the Subject Matter-Expert (SME) in Focused Review processes, to assist with the implementation and delivery of continuous process/technology improvements

- Uphold the highest standards of control, always keeping data integrity and process controls in mind while carrying out day-to-day work

- Stay up-to-date with the latest regulatory, policy and procedural requirements, and take ownership of relevant procedural updates

- Report higher risk matters or regulatory questions to the Financial Crime Compliance team

- Engage business partners in Back Office, Compliance and Operations regularly, to enable effective collaboration in day-to-day work

- Provide support for any regulatory & audit related reviews, and training/walkthrough of client onboarding process, as required

- Assist with the continuous operational improvements, in view of the changing operating and regulatory environment, and participate in projects in view of Clients strategic objectives and vision

Functional & Technical Skills:

- Bachelor's Degree in B. Com /BBM or Masters Degree in M. Com/MBA/PGDM

- 2 to 6 years experience in AML Compliance & KYC within the financial services industry with experience in conducting due diligence.

- Sound business acumen - a practical and positive approach to meeting CDD/KYC requirements in a client facing environment. Knowledge of or experience in a professional services firm would be beneficial.

- Ability to independently research, analyze, and recommend solutions to close open items and discrepancies with client

- Outstanding analytical and investigative skills combined with the ability to navigate through ambiguity in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment

- Strong knowledge of client structures typically used within the financial services industry.

- Knowledge of and a drive to stay up-to-date with industry developments in KYC/CDD.

- Strong verbal and written communicator with the ability to work as part of the client facing team and a track record for building positive relationships with colleagues.

eClerx Financial Markets offers consulting, technological innovation, and process management expertise to uniquely solve operational challenges for financial organizations worldwide. With nearly two decades of industry experience, complemented by smart automation and robotics, our team of experts delivers holistic solutions across the trade lifecycle, change management, data analytics, compliance, cash securities operations, document digitization and generation, and outreach.

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