Investec – Where Out of the Ordinary Happens

At Investec, we do things differently. We're a leading international bank and wealth manager built on a culture of curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit and human connection. Ideas are heard, ambition is celebrated, and impact is encouraged. As part of a team that challenges convention and strives for outperformance, you'll help shape bold solutions for clients who expect something more than the ordinary.

Role Profile

Description of role and key responsibilities:

The role:

• To safeguard the organisation, its reputation, assets, and the interests of stakeholders by identifying and managing potential threats to the achievement of our business objectives in relation to new client take-on and existing client maintenance.
• It is key that the job holder must have a good understanding of the regulatory environment including the regulations, rules and guidance and their implications relevant to the job and to follow all applicable internal compliance considerations and appropriate processes, policies, and procedures.

Key responsibilities:

• New client onboarding, any subsequent sub account opening, reviewing client applications ensuring thorough completion also of all internal documentation including completion of risk assessments, workflow, screening, and other relevant searches.
• Careful review of all documentation supplied by the client to ensure that it is complete, compliant, and consistent. Liaison with the Intermediaries or Private Client/Corporate and Family Office Relationship Manager's (RM) as required to identify and obtain any required additional information in respect of any new client take-on.
• Carrying out enhanced Customer Due Diligence for high risk and PEP relationships including liaison with the RM where necessary.  The initial business take on of high risk and PEP business remains the responsibility of the RM, the role holder positively working in cooperation with the RM in respect of information gathering.
• Acting to update information following trigger events and proactively identifying errors and omissions which may stimulate the need for updated risk assessments and /or necessary data corrections. Ensuring the trigger escalation process is followed and reviews are closed off in a timely manner.
• To support the periodic review process undertaking reviews or quality assurance where required.
• To assist in work in relation to FATCA & CRS to ensure clients are compliant for all new accounts and repapered accounts. Undertake a classification reasonableness check and refer as required.
• To undertake the daily monitoring of overnight screening results as required.
• To assist with the co-ordination of the PEP annual review process. Including the collation of the updated annual data for each PEP review, undertaking updated internet research as required and liaison with the RM to update annual documentation in advance of each PEP workflow process being initiated.
• To undertake static data changes and account amendments work.
• Support the needs of the business with any retrospective CDD exercises including the identification, rectification and logging of errors and omissions whilst following the review process.
• Manage own prospective client accounts and outstanding tasks to ensure all work is progressing and where no longer required or completed, is closed off in a timely manner.
• Actively support change and look to provide ideas for improvements.

Core Skills and Knowledge:

• Some exposure to management of regulatory risk in a large financial institution.
• Strong attention to detail delivery high quality work always.
• An inquisitive and enquiring mind.
• Challenging yet non-confrontational.
• Persistence, an eye for detail and ability to complete projects within specified deadlines.
• Personal organisation and planning skills, proven time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills, to be able to inform and persuade both orally and in writing.
• Strong influencing skills that result in winning the co-operation of RMs and colleagues and maintaining the appropriate priority for regulatory matters.
• Able to operate independently and escalate appropriately with confidence.
• A detailed knowledge of the general tools and techniques of account opening, KYC/CDD processes and all risk review processes.
• In depth knowledge required of client structures to facilitate the collection of Customer Due Diligence and compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of FATCA and CRS requirements.
• Knowledge of our organisation and the environment (e.g. regulatory, physical) in which it operates.
• Actively considers the wide picture identifying patterns and connections between issues and situations that are not obviously related.
• Logically breaks down problems and situations into their essential parts and draws reasonable conclusions based on their analysis.
• Proficiency in using AI-enabled productivity tools, such as Copilot, to improve efficiency, generate insight and support decision-making. Applies critical thinking and sound judgement when interpreting outputs, remains accountable for the quality and accuracy of their work.
• CDD Qualifications welcomed.

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation. We believe that innovation thrives when everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to contribute.

We actively seek out diverse talent and foster an inclusive environment, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Here, you'll find networks, benefits, and development opportunities designed to support your career journey, wherever it may lead.

If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we are looking for.  Get in touch!

At Investec, we're deeply invested in our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. It's more than a mindset; it's how we show up every day.

Be part of something Out of the Ordinary.

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