Client Onboarding - KYC Officer

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, and offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital markets activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade.

The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients.

We are offering an interesting opportunity to join a dynamic team which supports our front office teams in their client onboarding ("know your customer" - KYC) activity.

As a Client Onboarding/KYC Officer , you will work in a team with different skills serving various functions, overseeing the daily monitoring of activities and ensuring proper execution and follow-up of the creation, renewal and closure of KYC files (including all regular reporting duties and communication with operational and functional management). You will actively participate in all tasks designed to strengthen internal controls and ensure good knowledge of CACIB clients.

Client Onboarding/KYC Officer's main responsibilities:

Data collection & Analysis of documentation: • Collect documents via internal/external sources, analyze documentation, identify information, anticipate due diligence, request missing information; • Ensure documents are in line with Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank KYC requirements; • Screen for adverse information on counterparties and all relevant names (including authorized signatories) for Anti-Money Laundering mandatory purposes; • Coordinate the whole process with involved stakeholders (Clients, Head Office, Front Officers, Financial Security, Operations, etc.).

Reporting: • Ensure proper procedures & modus operandi are in place with continuous improvement to existing processes; • Participate in KYC follow-up meetings, both locally and with HO stakeholders; • Participate in transverse projects (new tools, functionalities, projects linked to mandatory requirements, etc.).

Database monitoring: • Clean up KYC database of counterparties that are no longer required; • Collect and register data to comply with mandatory requirements of Bank of Italy.

Candidate requirements:

Education level: Preferably a degree in Economics or Finance with a strong educational background

Work experience: 6 months – 1 year

Languages:

• Italian (fluent) - strictly required
• English (fluent)
• French is a plus

Required skills:

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm and tactful under pressure
• Positive and hard-working attitude
• Sense of responsibility and discretion
• Strong teamwork attitude

This permanent contract position provides the opportunity to develop analytical skills and competencies by working with a team serving various functions within our bank.