Senior Associate – Data Processing

Senior Associate – Data Processing Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Senior Associate – Data Processing to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify, recommend and implement process efficiencies;
  • Act as a buddy and assist more junior members of the team;
  • Take ownership by handling cases, tracking timelines and actions throughout the process;
  • Able to meet timelines and turn around completed cases to meet service level agreements without compromising on quality;
  • Maintain a record of and report progress as the need arises;
  • Analyze documents/information received and assess additional steps required to complete KYC as per procedures;
  • Communicate with quality check team and team lead to resolve escalated issues as needed;
  • Assess client legal hierarchy and the ‘Know Your Client’ (KYC) documentation required as per policy and procedures;
  • Build relationship memos as the need arises for relationship managers;
  • Able to identify red flags and judge the need for a critical issue;
  • Strive for quality and continuously improve based on feedback and lessons learned;
  • Document observations and ensure this is adequate for quality checks and audits;
  • Screening customers using tools such as Lexis/Nexis, World Check etc.

Requirements:

  • B.Com/M.Com with good domain knowledge;
  • Advanced Communication;
  • Ability to seek and act on feedback;
  • Proficient in both written and spoken English;
  • Proficient comprehension skills;
  • Influencing skills;
  • Ability to work in large teams;
  • Should be able to adjust quickly to different work situations; remain composed under pressure and stressful situations;
  • Working knowledge of MS Excel;
  • Strong focus on quality along with an ability to read, understand and enforce to procedures;
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making;
  • Relevant experience in Capital Markets or Bank AML and / or KYC experience;
  • Strong research skills along with previous experience working for a research or data provider;
  • Bachelors or Master’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum 70% marks or a minimum GPA of 3;
  • Understanding of Capital Markets Business.