Senior Onboarding Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Business Segment: Archived_01_Personal and Private Banking
Location: JE, St Helier, Saint-Helier, La Motte Street
Job Type: Full-time
Job ID: 60052119_80397584
Date Posted: 5/24/2023
JOB DESCRIPTION
To monitor and review all new personal account applications from the various distribution channels within Standard Bank Offshore (SBO), providing assistance with training/support/checking of new starters applications and sign off of ‘Standard & Medium Risk’ rated accounts ensuring that these are in line with regulatory, internal and group requirements, contributing to a positive overall client experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
Desired Experience:
1-2 years in a similar On-Boarding environment
Experience of client risks essential
Strong understanding of KYC/AML/CDD
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Outputs:
Conduct Onboarding review of all new personal account applications from the various distribution channels within SBO ensuring that new accounts are reviewed within pre-agreed time scales.
Review files and information on potential new clients of all risk ratings, identifying deficiencies and following up on all queries to resolution and ensure that new business reviews are conducted in line with the “Client Take on and Maintenance Manual” updated from time to time by Compliance.
Validate source of funds/wealth in line with Compliance guidelines and ensure that relevant business/compliance approval is obtained prior to account opening.
Undertake relevant searches mainly via the internet and Accuity/Finscan to highlight adverse media, PEP connections, sanctions considerations and corroborate activities / SOW.
Conduct training/checking of all new starters personal account applications from the various distribution channels within SBO, including assessing and allocating new business and team tasks daily to trainees and acting as point of contact for the team/trainee for Technical On-Boarding guidance.
Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or TransactionFraudOpsSA@standardbank.co.za
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Banking & Lending
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Onboarding Officer roles across Standard Bank's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Banking & Lending.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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