IFS - Associate 2 - Kolkata - Financial Crime

Job Description

DescriptionLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismOperationsManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Administration and Secretarial Services, within Internal Firm Services, will give you with the opportunity to provide administrative support to PwC employees. You ll focus on using business software applications to prepare reports, receiving and directing incoming calls or emails to the appropriate parties, arranging business travel, tracking expenses, and coordinating meeting arrangements.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As an Associate, youll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
• Share and collaborate effectively with others.
• Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
• Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.
• Build and maintain an internal and external network.
• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
• Uphold the firms code of ethics and business conduct.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out KYC /AML reviews on customer files by gathering information gained either from the public domain and/or from client and customer
• Monitoring of customer transactions and identifying suspicious behaviour to provide a complete picture of customer activity
• Respond to requests for information regarding appropriate KYC documents by conducting the necessary due diligence review for Low/Medium/High risk customers.
• Proactively manage own work allocation and meet daily, monthly productivity and quality targets by seeking clear guidance, instruction or coaching to help fulfil your role
• Update metrics trackers accurately and in a timely manner including client and relevant workflow systems.
• Work collaboratively to drive ideas/solutions with peers, TL s and managers which will improve Client and PwC s efficiency process.
• Be able to implement and adapt to new or changing processes quickly.
• Proactively build relationships with all team members within PwC including engagement with client teams as well as customers of our clients.

Requirements

• A degree (2.2 classification or above)
• Experience of 1-3 years within the financial services sector, knowledge of banking products and an understanding of AML policies and procedures (including sanctions, PEP s, bribery and corruption)
• Experience in the monitoring of customer transactions, including assessing historical/current customer information and interactions
• Knowledge of regulatory developments driving the industry and key issues affecting regulated firms.
• Experience in dealing with different types of company structures in different jurisdictions, funds and banking products.
• Experience in dealing with transaction monitoring and escalations of suspicious activity on customer accounts and protocols
• A high level of attention to detail and experience following strict processes and requirements.
• Experience of conducting quality reviews on work undertaken by others, providing coaching and feedback as necessary.
• Demonstrate an inquisitive nature which is inclined to investigate, identify issues and solve problems.

Desirable

• Interest in combating financial crime and an awareness of regulatory developments driving the industry and key issues affecting regulated firms.
• Hold a financial crime related professional qualification

Where will you be based The role will be based in Kolkata; however as a result of the wide variety of clients and projects, you may be asked to work in other locations, sometimes at short notice and sometimes over lengthy periods of time. Your desire and ability to do this will be discussed as part of the recruitment process. Candidates who are unable or do not wish to work on projects in other locations will still be considered.Whats in it for you This is a fast-paced, challenging environment which can provide you with a rewarding and stimulating career. You will work with well-known, global clients and have opportunities to further develop both technical and softer skills. You will be a key member in a dynamic and expanding team, where there is a strong emphasis on encouraging, developing and retaining our people.Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel RequirementsAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship Government Clearance Required Job Posting End Date,

Keyskills :
customer relationspresentation skillsdue diligence reviewwinning others overrecord keepingcontent managementms officedue diligencecode of ethicsrisk management