Responsibilities:

• Ensure the relevance, quality and accuracy of main vendor and purchase description and categorization attributes in Asia Pacific vendor database
• Take responsibility for the proper management of KYS files and due diligence records in the system
• On-board new vendors to the Bank and ensure KYS files are consistently completed in line with the policy and procedure. Manage communication & updates between all key stakeholders
• Ensure productivity targets are met while quality remains at the highest standards
• Work closely with our outsourcing partners and set their priorities which have been agreed with the business
• Responsible for assessing the KYS analysis and final validation
• Building up with the Asia vendor database and support the contract management
• Production of dashboards and inform all stakeholders on a regular basis on the status
• Produce reports for follow up, pipeline management and KPI monitoring
• Assist in managing a dedicated mailbox for the vendor onboarding process
• Participate in key projects linked to vendor onboarding
• Validation of KYS files to ensure that the files are in line with the policy and procedure

Requirements:

• Prior experience in KYS or onboarding vendors in an investment bank environment is required
• Ability to present a compelling explanation backed by the KYS requirements to the stakeholders
• Understanding of the key issues in relation to ABC requirements, AML risk and ability to identify relevant sources of information
• Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented, not afraid to raise issues and drive changes to improve impediments
• Ability to prioritize and deliver within tight timeframes in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to build and cultivate good working relationships with business lines and vendors
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, sense of service, open-minded and willing to take suggestions are essential to success
• Effectiveness, team spirit and an ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Good command of MS Excel/Sharepoint is a MUST
• Transversal knowledge of the services and products of the corporate and investment banking sector
• Proficiency in English is a must and Chinese language skills at business level is an advantage