
Administrator/Analyst - Japanese Linguistics
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
MUFGBank, Ltd. is Japans premier bank, with a global network spanning in more than 40 markets. Outside of Japan, the bank offers an extensive scope of commercial and investment banking products and services to businesses, governments, and individuals worldwide.MUFGBanks parent, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the worlds leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, the Group hasabout120,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing.
The Group aims to be the worlds most trusted financial group through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.MUFGs shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchange.Global Service Private Limited:
Established in 2020,MUFGGlobal Service Private Limited (MGS) is 100% subsidiary ofMUFGhaving offices in Bengaluru and Mumbai. MGS India has been set up as a Global Capability Centre / Centre of Excellence to provide support services across various functions such as IT, KYC/ AML, Credit, Operations etc. toMUFGBank offices globally. MGS India has plans to significantly ramp-up its growth over the next 18-24 months while servicingMUFGs global network across Americas, EMEA and Asia PacificDescription:The health and safety of our employees and candidates are very important to us. Due to the current situation related to the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), were leveraging our digital capabilities to ensure we can continue to recruit top talent at the MUFG Group. As your application progresses, you may be asked to use one of our digital tools to help you through your recruitment journey. If so, one of our Resourcing colleagues will explain how our video-interviewing technology will be used throughout the recruitment process and will be on hand to answer any questions you might have.If youre looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join MUFG and discover how valued you will be.Department Overview:About MGS IndiaEstablished in 2020, MUFG Global Service (MGS) formerly known as MUFG Enterprise Solutions India Private Limited (MES India) is 100% subsidiary of MUFG Bank Ltd having offices in Bengaluru and Mumbai. MGS India has been set up as a Global Capability Centre / Centre of Excellence to provide support services across various functions such as IT, KYC/ AML, Credit, Operations etc. to MUFG Bank offices globally. MGS India has plans to significantly ramp-up its growth over the next 18-24 months while servicing MUFGs global network across Americas, EMEA and Asia PacificKYC Operations: the objective is to provide a best-in-class KYC process. It ensures that KYC profiles are prepared in accordance with Group and Regulatory Policy, obtaining documents as required from the client/ relationship manager, undertaking all the necessary due diligence checks, and ensuring appropriate escalation is followed according to Policy.The KYCS Service function has onshore hubs in Japan, Americas, EMEA, Singapore and Hong Kong. KYC Operations is responsible for providing centralized KYC production, validation of clients in support of both client on-boarding and periodic maintenance of client information. It has been tasked with creating a KYC profile service to provide a consistent approach for KYC across the countries of the Group as part of the overall Global Standards. The organization is expected to go through a transformation where new policies, processes and technologies will be implemented.Position: KYC Analyst / AdministratorLocation: Bangalore, IndiaLegal Entity: MGS IndiaJob Profile:Purpose of Role:
- This individual will be responsible for undertaking KYC reviews for branches based out of APAC
- The individual will work under MGS leadership and will ensure effective, and time bound KYC reviews are completed across within required SLA.
- These responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing support in conducting, the items listed below as per SOPs and may be amended from time to time:
- Production of KYC profile to the highest quality standard & in line with the latest policies and procedures. Individuals are required to keep themselves updated on the latest procedural/ policy changes across all streams.
- Obtain & update all missing client documentation from the client (with the help of the RMs), ability to research and analyze large amounts of data and assess higher risk attributes (geographical, product/service, entity/industry type, transactional, etc.)
- Coordinates with internal partners such as Front, Middle and Back Office staff to obtain required information and applicable documentation related to KYC requirements
- Following up on client profiles (In line with the latest escalation matrix) & making sure that all levels of signoff are in line with the latest Id matrix
- Profiles to be sent for audit (after receiving all information) within standard timelines that have been defined Interfacing with Compliance, Sanctions and Relationship Managers where applicable, especially on matters that involve escalation of pending and ageing profiles
- Excellent understanding of KYC, financial regulatory environment, Global banking regulations and AML risk implications (Oceania i.e., Australia & New Zealand)
- Thorough understanding of legal structures of various client types: financial institutions, corporate, NBFI, Trusts, Public/Government FIs, private companies, funds, SPV etc.
- Proven skill sets in analyzing implications of mergers and acquisitions on legal identities & ownership structures of Corporate, FIs & Funds
- Experience on AML / KYC tools such as SWIFT KYC Registry, Factiva, Bankers Almanac, RDC, Internet Research, Fenergo, etc
- Sound knowledge of financial regulatory requirements
- Ability to interpret complex changes in regulatory guidelines and assess the impact
- Ability to work well under pressure with a high degree of accuracy & Ability to think from various angles and be proactive
- Ensure one meets the set productivity target and Quality target month on month
- Always strive to ensure the KRI, relevant KPI and expected objectives and deliverables are met within the stipulated timeframe
- Awareness of detailed KYC knowledge.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- Details technical knowledge of various client types & their structure.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and strong team player.
- Demonstrated experience in establishing strong credibility to build influential relationships stakeholders to identify gaps and improvements within KYC process.
- Person should have a bachelors degree in any stream, any certification/diploma in AML/KYC domain would be and added advantage.
- 3 to 4 years (for Analyst) & 0 to 2 years (for Administrator) experience in AML Compliance & KYC preferably within the financial services industry with experience conducting KYC on Corporates and other institutions. Experience supporting Oceania (AUS & NZ).
- Experience reviewing comprehensive documents like complex ownership structures and Wolfsberg Questionnaires, various organizational documents like MOA/AOA COI etc.
- Strong working knowledge of AML/Sanctions laws and regulations relative to money laundering and terrorist financing and the ability to apply this knowledge in assessing transaction activity and customer profiles.
- Must be able to multi-task, adapt well to changing priorities, and effectively prioritize workflow to meet critical deadlines.
- Mature approach with excellent influential communication (verbal/written) skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills a must.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment and must work well under pressure.
- The ability and willingness to work both independently and in a team, environment is required.
- Maintains effective working relationships with key business partners.
- Familiarity with Actimize and other financial crime, risk and compliance applications would be preferred.
- Effective Internet and research skills and usage of third-party tools.
- Good knowledge in Microsoft Excel/word.