Kyc L2 Compliance Officer

**About the job**

The KYC L2 Officer mission is to ensure that all KYC files are in compliance with the applicable policies and procedures and accurately coded in the various systems of the bank. Depending on the assignment within the KYC L2 Office, it also contributes to open, amend, review and close client accounts and can be responsible for analyzing the compliance of client documentation and advising front office accordingly.

**Your main Activities are**

To diligently carry out the account opening, recertification and closure process as 2nd level of controls and ensure accounts are compliant with Group and, in specific cases, WM GAIM requirements

Ensure a permanent advisory role vis-à-vis the Business, as per Group decision process

Flag out and alert managers when suspicious activities are identified

Identify issues or delays during the KYC review process and communicate effectively to Front Office/Compliance from booking sites in an efficient manner

Assist and actively take part in the preparation of Client Acceptance Committee by performing compliance risk analysis and providing mitigating solutions

Proactively identify potential gaps in the current processes/policies against regulatory requirements and bring up to management's immediate attention

Stay updated of new regulations and update management and colleagues on the impact of relevant changes

Recommend ways to improve efficiency on the current KYC review process

Assist in the review and comment on proposed new policies, derogations and other policy-related matters

Identify and assess compliance risks, implementing monitoring measures where required

**Profile and Skills for Success**

**Behavioral Skills**

Ability to collaborate/Teamwork: Proficient

Ability to deliver/Results driven: Proficient

Communication skills - oral & written: Proficient

**Transversal Skills**

Analytical Ability: Proficient

**Business Skills**

Compliance - Know Your Client - KYC: Proficient

**Languages**

English (Fluent)

German (Advanced)

**Tools and Methodologies**

MS OFFICE PACK MICROSOFT EXCEL (Proficient)

**Experience, Academic Background & Other Qualifications**

**Field of Expertise**

Risk and Controls ([0 - 2] years)

Compliance ([0 - 2] years)

**Academic Background**

Bachelor's (3-5 years) in Economics, Finance and Accounting

Bachelor's (3-5 years) in Business Management

LI-Hybrid

Why joining BNP Paribas?
- Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183.000 employees, including more than 146.000 in Europe.
- Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8.700 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centres providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.
- International reach

Thanks to its international presence and regular and close collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key positions in its three core operating divisions:
Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines;

Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services;

Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.
- Diversity and Inclusion commitment
- Commitment towards work/life balance

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.
- Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices.

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