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ICLS - Client Onboarding - GB Onboarding Specialist

UBS, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Your role

Are you a problem solver with strong communication skills, eager to excel in a client-facing environment? As a Global Banking Onboarding Specialist, you’ll play a hands-on role in strengthening our U.S. growth strategy by directly engaging with clients, their counsel, and internal stakeholders to collect and analyze client KYC information. In this role, you’ll build relationships, ensure compliance with AML/KYC requirements, and facilitate a seamless onboarding journey to support the Global Banking business – an integral part our Investment Bank. Your ability to foster collaboration and drive efficient onboarding will directly contribute to our expanding global footprint, offering you unparalleled exposure to investment banking, client relationship management, and AML/KYC compliance.

Responsibilities

Liaise with internal personnel on the application of KYC policy

Understand the five pillars of an AML program

Maintain knowledge of applicable BSA and OFAC laws and regulations, and review/challenge internal teams where required

Liaise with internal teams to discuss UBS KYC/AML requirements, policy and document client information

Interact with clients and internal teams to obtain KYC and other compliance information and documentation

Liaise with internal teams to ascertain information on the purpose of client accounts and transaction volumes

Review incoming documents for clients according to UBS KYC/AML policies

Retain records of all information relied upon to complete KYC

Perform basic, additional and enhanced due diligence KYC reviews for new and existing customers

Escalate any unusual activity or transaction activity changes to compliance and the business

Review and evaluate recent negative news related to clients

Ensure UBS has a clear understanding of the clients KYC risks

Understand how risk factors impact client risk rating

Understand how sanctions, ABC, and terrorist financing impact the risk profile of the client

Act as a subject matter expert in the execution and implementation of KYC rules and policies

Understand how an Investment Bank works and its products and services

Escalate issues to management as appropriate

Handle sensitive and confidential information in accordance with UBS firm policy

Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and services

Understand the impact of technology and how it can aid in improving process quality

Salary information US Only: The expected salary range for this role is $66,250 to $88,750 based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. This role may also be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. For benefits information, please visit UBS benefits.

Your team You’ll be working with the Global Banking Onboarding KYC team. The team is front office/client-facing and you will be responsible for coordinating with clients for KYC documentation collection, analysis, and reviews to ensure the firm\'s ongoing compliance with AML policy. This role also gives you the opportunity to build relationships with the client onboarding team and UBS salespersons, covering both domestic and international client accounts. We operate as part of a cross-product team and help to support all functions in their timely execution of responsibilities. To be successful in this role you will need to be quick to learn the business, keen to develop new skills and have an enthusiastic and positive attitude. Good project management, communication, and teamwork are key.

Your expertise

4 year degree

2 to 4 years of experience in conducting KYC for institutional clients

Ability to analyze client information and documentation to facilitate account opening

Organizational skills, detail oriented, motivated, and ability to work independently

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Work well under pressure and able to meet deadlines

Time management skills and ability to multitask

PC proficient (MS Office) and extensive knowledge in online research

Dedicated team player with a can-do attitude

Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner

Attention to detail with strong follow-up and good judgment

About us UBS is the world’s largest and only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.

With more than 70,000 employees, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?

Join us At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it\'s our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

Disclaimer / Policy statements UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

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