Client Due Diligence Administrator (Temporary) at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited

Role Purpose    

• The Client Due Diligence (CDD) Administrator is responsible for supporting the Compliance Due Diligence function by identifying, requesting, receiving, reviewing and managing client documentation required to perform effective due diligence checks and risk rating assessments.
• The role ensures that the accountable institutions can be appropriated risk rated by the Compliance CDD analyses in line with regulatory, compliance, and internal policy requirements, contributing to the organizations compliance and risk management framework.
• This is an administrative role, client facing and back office facing role requiring a high level of clear communication, accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail in a pressurized, time-sensitive environment.

Requirements    

Qualifications and experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ previous experience in administrative, client service or compliance environment.
• Understanding of KYC / CDD requirements, corporate entity structures, beneficial ownership, sanctions screening and corporate registration documentation.
• 2 – 5 years’ experience in KYC, client onboarding, CDD administration and compliance administration.

Duties & Responsibilities    

Client Information Collection

• Obtain all required CDD documentation from clients, brokers and intermediaries.
• Request additional information where documentation is incomplete or outdated.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to facilitate onboarding and periodic review requirements.
• Educate clients and brokers regarding documentary requirements and regulatory obligations.

Documentation Review

• Verify completeness of documentation against internal CDD standards.
• Validate corporate structures and legal entity information.
• Confirm authorised signatories and representatives.
• Identify missing information and initiate remediation actions.

Corporate Structure Research

• Conduct company searches using approved databases.
• Source publicly available ownership information.
• Identify beneficial ownership structures.
• Escalate complex ownership arrangements
• Screening Activities
• Perform initial screening checks including:
• Sanctions screening
• PEP screening
• Adverse media searches
• Corporate registry searches
• Verification of beneficial owners
• Preliminary Risk Assessment
• Apply predefined risk scoring methodology.
• Identify risk indicators.
• Highlight potentially higher-risk clients.
• Escalate concerns to CDD Analysts.

Record Management

• Maintain electronic client records.
• Ensure accurate document filing.
• Track outstanding requirements.
• Manage periodic review schedules.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build relationships with brokers and corporate clients.
• Provide guidance on CDD requirements.
• Follow up on outstanding documentation.
• Support onboarding teams.

Competencies    

• Strong written and verbal communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining speed, accuracy and quality standards.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Reliable, dependable and accountable in meeting deadlines.
• Proactive thinker with the ability to anticipate issues and take initiative.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Team player who collaborates effectively.
• Professional, client-focused approach.

Closing Date    

• 2026/10/30