client onboarding OfficerIQ-EQ

Company Description
IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.
Job Description
Responsibilities
The successful incumbent will be part of the client onboarding team within Asia Pacific (APAC), supporting all aspects of client onboarding to include Know Your Client (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements across a wide spectrum of service offerings, which include Private Wealth, Fund Administration and Corporate Services. This would also include drafting and collating Client Due Diligence (CDD) documents and making recommendations to the appropriate stakeholders.
Tasks
You will be able to liaise with the APAC Teams in relation to clients and investor KYC/AML onboarding to ensure compliance that include MAS, SFC and CIMA AML/CFT regulations.
You will also be supporting the wider APAC Teams where required in terms of the various service offerings at each period.
Additionally, you will perform AML/KYC checks and provide independent recommendations to mitigate the identified risks where necessary, and/or be responsible for escalating the findings to our second line of defence teams.
Undertake risk assessments in line with internal and external policies, procedures, and guidance.
You will review and ensure the Source of Wealth and Source of Funds of both individual and institutional clients have been met in accordance with IQ-EQ Group standards and local regulatory expectations.
You will also liaise and ensure the implementation of a robust ongoing monitoring framework which will include periodic review management and timely risk assessments being performed to mitigate risks across the existing client book.
Assist the wider APAC teams with managing client data and trackers to see through completion of the full process.
Contribute ideas and participate in transformation and change initiatives to drive continuous improvement to further enhance key deliverables
Support the department as required within the confines of role
Undertake any additional reasonable duties as required the Firm
Qualifications
Must-have
Bachelor's degree in law, accounting, economics, finance, or equivalent fields
At least 3-4 years' experience in KYC/AML roles, Client Onboarding, AML/CFT Compliance or related function
Has the flexibility and adaptability to support or directly work on other transformation and change related initiatives, as may be required
Proficiency in English written and verbal communication
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Good-to-have
Strong MS Office skills (especially Excel)
Professional Certifications in Anti-Money Laundering (such as ICA or ACAMS) is not mandatory but would be an advantage
Some knowledge on Trust, Company and Fund Administration Sectors
Additional Information
At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.
IQ-EQ

Pasig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time