Client Onboarding KYC Analyst (New Relationships)

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Company Description

Natixis is the international corporate and investment banking, asset management, insurance and financial services arm of Groupe BPCE, the 2nd-largest banking group in France with 31 million clients spread over two retail banking networks, Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne.

With more than 21,000 employees, Natixis has a number of areas of expertise that are organized into four main business lines: Asset & Wealth Management, Corporate & Investment Banking, Insurance and Specialized Financial Services.

A global player, Natixis has its own client base of companies, financial institutions and institutional investors as well as the client base of individuals, professionals and small and medium-size businesses of Groupe BPCE's banking networks.

Listed on the Paris stock exchange, it has a solid financial base with a CET1 capital under Basel 3(1) of €11.9 billion, a Basel 3 CET1 Ratio (1) of 10.8 % and quality long-term ratings (Standard & Poor's: A / Moody's: A1 / Fitch Ratings: A).

(1)Based on CRR-CRD4 rules as reported on June 26, 2013, including the Danish compromise - without phase-in.

Figures as at June 30, 2018

Job Description

The client vetting team of the Client management and Strategy group manages all client on-boarding requests for Natixis Americas business lines. The team is responsible for performing due diligence to comply with internal KYC and AML policies and providing approvals for counterparty requests that satisfy eligibility requirements.

The KYC Vetting Analyst reports to the Client Vetting/Data Management manager and supports day-to-day activities to achieve these goals.

·  Analyze and determine account documentation required based upon counterparty type and products traded as well as approving adequacy of account documentation and financial information received from prospective customers.
·  Liaise with the Client Service/KYC Facilitation team to gather information and on-boarding documentation.
·  Analyze and review client documentation for accuracy based on internal KYC procedures.
·  Perform entity and individual screenings for negative news and PEP checks as well as internal “do not do business lists”
·  Perform basic and standard due diligence on new customer and counterparty relationships for all Americas business lines.
·  Escalate risks and issues to appropriate management to ensure on-boarding is completed correctly and efficiently as per KYC procedures.
·  Interact with the Compliance department to follow internal policies and procedures as well as adapting to changes in procedure or regulatory requirements as communicated.
·  Individual should have a risk and control mindset, strive for high quality standards and display strong analytical skills in KYC/CIP.
·  Work well independently with assigned cases and display strong collaboration and team-work skills to benefit a broader group and meet goals. Provide metrics where needed as well as being able to review other analyst's work and provide approval of KYC files as needed.
·  Be able to provide accurate statuses on a weekly basis on work performed and any bottlenecks being encountered
·  Assist the department manager in various tasks related to, but not limited to, working with, and rolling out to the group the implementation of new controls and efficiencies where needed.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience

·  Bachelor's degree required.
·  3+ years in KYC related functions
·  Prior experience with implementing and completing internal KYC and other regulatory controls relating to Dodd Frank/Emir and FACTA are a plus.
·  Strong knowledge of U.S. AML/KYC rules and best practices;
·  A good sense of urgency and aptitude for multi-tasking, quickly identifying issues and escalating to the appropriate level for resolution.
·  French and/or Spanish language skills are a plus
·  Strong writing, research, and analysis skills; capability to document relevant information in a clear, structured and comprehensive way
·  Excellent team player with strong work ethic
·  Successful as self-starter and in team environments
·  Strong interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence
·  Communicates in a clear, accurate, persuasive and confident manner
·  Works independently
·  Active CAMS certification desired but not required
Date de publication:17/10/2018