What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Banking Onboarding Specialist position at UBS?
Job Reference #
313748BR
Job Type
Full Time
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:
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 on-boarding 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, team skills are key.
Your expertise
4 year degree
UBS is the world’s largest and the 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..
We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.
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.
Salary Information
CA, CO, WA and NY based roles: The salary range for this role is $52,000 - $65,000 based on experience, education, and skill level. This role may be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. For benefits information: ubs.com/usbenefits.
313748BR
Job Type
Full Time
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
- Understanding of the 5 pillars of an AML program
- Maintaining knowledge of appropriate BSA and OFAC laws and regulations with a view to 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, transaction volumes etc.;
- Review incoming documents for clients according to UBS KYC /Anti-Money Laundering Program (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 / 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
- Understanding of how risk factors impact client risk rating
- Understanding on how sanctions, ABC, terrorist financing impact the risk profile of the client
- Act as a subject matter expert in the execution and implementation of KYC rules and polices
- Understanding of how an Investment Bank works
- Understanding of Investment Bank products and services
- Escalate issues to management as appropriate
- Handle sensitive and confidential information in accordance to UBS firm policy
- Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and services
- Understanding impact of technology and how it can aid in improving quality of a process
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 on-boarding 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, team skills are key.
Your expertise
4 year degree
- Ability to analyze client information and documentation to facilitate account opening
- Organizational skills, detailed oriented, motivated, and ability to work independently
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Work well under pressure and ability to handle deadlines
- Time management skills and ability 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
UBS is the world’s largest and the 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..
We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.
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.
Salary Information
CA, CO, WA and NY based roles: The salary range for this role is $52,000 - $65,000 based on experience, education, and skill level. This role may be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. For benefits information: ubs.com/usbenefits.
Salary : $52,000 - $65,000
