Client Onboarding & CDD Specialist

Position Summary

We are seeking a Client Onboarding and CDD Specialist primarily to support our compliance team and assist the New Business Manager with new business onboarding. The successful candidate will ensure that all new clients are onboarded in compliance with the Customer Due Diligence (CDD) requirements outlined in Schedule 3 to the Law and the GFSC Handbook. This role will also involve assisting the compliance team with other areas of compliance such as reviewing existing CDD, updating NSM's database and processing compliance related checklists. The role requires a strong understanding of trust and company structures. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Liaise with the new business manager to ensure new business onboarding follows all CDD requirements
  • Work closely with the compliance team to analyse CDD and ensure it is appropriate for the risk rating assigned to the client
  • Review initial risk assessments to ensure they are sufficiently completed
  • Update NSM’s Acumen database with pertinent information to ensure accurate client data input
  • Complete internal CDD checklists ready for sign off by the Compliance Officer
  • Ensure the Beneficial Owners of new clients have been correctly identified and verified
  • Assist with collating updated CDD on existing business relationships and updating relevant databases
  • Review hits and potential matches from NSM’s screening software (RDC)

Other Requirements

  • The successful candidate will ideally:
  • Have a minimum 3 years’ experience working in compliance, preferably in Guernsey fiduciary businesses;
  • Have a good working knowledge of the GFSC Handbook and relevant legislation;
  • Have a good working knowledge of Guernsey’s Beneficial Ownership Law and Regulations;
  • Hold or be willing to work towards a relevant professional qualification;
  • Be highly analytical and pay close attention to detail;
  • Be able to work in a time pressured environment;
  • Have good team skills and be flexible to change based on the needs of the business;
  • Be able to use MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and Acumen;
  • Be self-driven and motivated;
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in addressing compliance concerns and liaising with staff members;
  • Be approachable and pragmatic.