For one of our clients, a Private Bank in Geneva, we are currently searching for a Senior Employee to join the Central File department.

The role will consist in opening and closing of accounts, checking client documentation, fees, client signatures and overall client documentation and appropriateness. The mission of the central file is to ensure the accuracy of all account opening, handle all administrative requests and review all client related documentation.

 Responsibilities:

• Assist in meeting the bank’s budget and KPI
• Verify all special tariffs and client fees
• Provide timely and accurate information to the external and internal auditors when required
• Verify all the client instructions in terms of form, signature and authenticity
• Analyse the account opening documentation (in compliance with CDB, AMLA, AMLO-FINMA, QI-FATCA, CRS)
• Ensure the opening, updating and closing of client relationships is duly done in the banking system
• Timely scan and archive the documentation by maintaining accuracy of both physical and electronic files
• Daily/weekly advise to Front Office team for client onboarding
• Be a controller of all the account opening and closing document and scan them for audit evidence
• Reconcile the accounts on a daily basis
• Collaborate with Compliance team on compliance inquiries and account opening process
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory pronouncements
• Ensure full awareness of all the policies and procedures issued in relation to money laundering prevention
• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems
• Stay abreast of changes in Operations & Compliance and related policies
• Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal compliance requirements
• Assist related departments as needed
• Support and replace Operations personnel as needed
• Ensure high standards of data protection and confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information
• All other ad hoc duties and/or activities related that management might request of the employee from time to time

Profile:

• University degree with professional qualifications in Central File
• Proven track record in banking central file
• +5 years relevant experience in banking operations; central file, settlement, processing and reconciliation transactions pertaining to all accounts
• Good verbal and written communication skills (including report writing) in English and French, Arabic is a plus
• Ability to make decisions and follow through with initiatives
• Computer skills (MS Office and bank applications)
• Good problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Planning, organizing and analytical ability
• Ability to effectively interact at all levels in the bank and outside contacts

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we will contact only the candidates who have been selected for an interview.