Candriam is a global multi-specialist asset manager and a recognized pioneer and leader in sustainable investment. For more than 25 years, Candriam has offered innovative and diversified investment solutions across many asset classes including fixed income, equities, absolute return , asset allocation and illiquid assets.

As a Responsible Employer, Equal Employment Opportunity is crucial to Candriam. We are committed to building the best global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We provide an inclusive work environment and support wellbeing and work-life balance.

The KYC Officer is a member of the KYC Office / Sales desk. This position supports AML/KYC process of new and existing business relations as well monitoring, enhancing and securing the first lines of AML/KYC process.

According to established internal AML / KYC policies and guidelines, the KYC Officer will:

• Assist the manager of KYC office and the Sales team with the verification of (i) the completeness of a CDD file and (ii) the validity of the documents provided by the client.
• Manage escalations and incidents in close consultation with the 2nd line of defense.
• Perform 4 eyes check controls on cases.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal AML policies & procedures by the 1st line / Perform role in line with AML/KYC regulatory requirements.
• Provide analyses of the risk ratings / Review the client’s final risk scoring.
• Submit a low or medium risk client to the Head of Sales of each desk for acceptance decision and escalate with analysis high risk client and or non-plan vanilla client to 2nd line for EDD.
• Make sure adequate controls and processing requirements are met.
• Undertake quality review of KYC records.
• Provide advice and guidance to other teams.
• Carry out all AML/KYC topics.
• Reports to the RC and the Client Acceptance Committee.
• Coordinates all operational aspects related to the KYC process.
• Support adequate reporting when needed.
• Prepare information and files for external and internal AML/KYC Audits.
• Provide Support to KYC/On-boarding and Periodic Reviews to the Manager of KYC Office.
• Support on other topics in which KYC is involved, such as digitalisation, IT projects, audits, etc.
• Helping to welcome and train new joiners.
• Suggest areas for improvement for the KYC department.
• Act as a back-up to the manager if necessary.