Customer Due Diligence Officer Job. Legal Jobs In Kenya

Role

As Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Officer you will conduct initial and ongoing CDD processes for new and existing business relations, and manage pre and post investment steps to ensure efficient investment processes. You will be joining the Fund Services Department, consisting of Investment Support & CDD, Legal, and Financial Administration teams. Our Investment Support & CDD team consists of 6 team members.

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Job description

• Conduct initial and ongoing Customer Due Diligence (CDD) process for new and existing business relations;
• Research and perform assessment on ownership and control structure of international corporations, institutions, and funds;
• Prepare in-depth and detailed report and assessment of the final CDD outcome, along with other required documentation;
• Perform identification and verification by assessing and reviewing detailed documents and information;
• Conduct screening for sanctions, politically exposed persons, and adverse media;
• Review deal terms and liaise with investment teams in case adjustment is required;
• Manage and arrange investment committees;
• Prepare minutes and ensure relevant approvals are in place for investment deals;
• In direct contact with customers, investment teams, related departments, and Compliance to discuss relevant CDD, investment process or any arising issues;
• Provide support on any internal and external reviews and audits.

Job requirements

• Bachelor or master's degree in Law, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience;
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience within a law firm, a bank, an investment firm, or a private equity fund;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French, Knowledge of Spanish or other languages is an asset.
• ACAMS or equivalent certification is a plus.

Skills and competences

• Good understanding of international legal entity structures;
• Has proven knowledge and familiarity with the analysis of corporate, fund structures, and its statutory and governance documents;
• Knowledge and understanding of AML/CDD regulatory framework;
• Comfortable with technological changes; improving our CDD process by supporting implementation of new technology and identifying improvements;
• Has a track-record of getting things done with a can-do attitude;
• You are a critical and analytical thinker and you are detail-oriented and a highly motivated self-starter.

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