Welcome to Natixis! We create tailor-made solutions in Asset & Wealth management, Corporate and Investment banking, Insurance, and payments, with over 12,000 staff members in 35 countries. At Natixis, you have a great opportunity to join an entrepreneurial, agile and growing organisation, and to be part of an inspiring team. We offer a competitive remuneration package and generous total reward package and as an inclusive employer, we are also open to considering flexible working arrangements. We continuously work to create an environment that promotes diversity and inclusion in all its forms, across gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity and background. We believe this creates equal opportunities for our employees – and better outcomes for our clients and communities. We are committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruitment process.
What you’ll be doing
Based in London, the Apprentice would be responsible for assisting the Know-Your-Client (KYC) analysis and vetting team (Client Support Group) in the onboarding of new clients as well as updating any existing clients that may be required. The position will involve performing KYC analysis of clients, implementing Natixis Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Prevention policies. You will be responsible for:
Assisting Front Office on queries related to the KYC onboarding process as well as the production of Management Information on the activity of CSG. The Apprentice will also have to clear daily alerts (adverse news and screenings).
Assisting on the vetting of applicable KYS requirements for UK suppliers.
Assisting the KYC analysis and vetting team on new onboarding and all related tasks
Executing certain daily controls and report any findings to senior member of CSG as well assist in the preparation of PEP memos.
Maintenance and production of various management reports (Key Performance Indicators, production figures, etc.) and help the CSG team maintain all relevant databases.
Onboarding and maintenance of internal KYS requirements for certain UK suppliers.
The successful candidate will be trained to perform KYC analysis and will perform analysis of low risk clients supervised by the senior members of the CGS team. You will also assist with the screening process of Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) and report findings to senior members of CSG team.
What we are offering
Work Experience + Certification: This 18-month programme will enable you to gain an industry-certified certification while working in our business alongside experienced professionals. At the end of the apprenticeship programme, you will gain an Investment Operations Specialist Level 4 and Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) Investment Advice Diploma (IAD)qualification .
Personalized onboarding plan: A detailed onboarding plan, designed to make your integration within the company easier and ensure you have ample support within and understanding of the organization even before your training begins.
Competitive Remunerative Package: A generous benefits package catering to your financial, physical, mental and social wellbeing.
Career Prospects: This is a permanent position within the company and as an apprentice, you will also have access to various skill developing and networking opportunities through our Early Careers Network – ECN (and other Employee Resource Networks) at Natixis. The ECN has been recently introduced to create a network of like-minded individuals who are looking to start their careers within the financial industry and help them develop themselves to their full potential.
Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience
We are looking for someone who: – Meets the Minimum Eligibility Requirements: A minimum of 3 A-levels and GCSE grade 4(C) in Mathematics and English.
– Has strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Intermediate proficiency in Power BI/VBA would be advantageous.
– Is comfortable using web-based technology.
– Is proactive with the ability to deliver value-added support to business partners in a dependable, timely and accurate manner.
– Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to accept new assignments and challenges in a changing environment.
– Good communication and interpersonal skills both with team members as well as other business partners and stakeholders.
– Can interact confidently with all levels of stakeholders.
– Has strong attention to detail with a control and risk discipline mindset, takes ownership and is accountable for area of responsibility.
– Has strong work ethic and time management skills
Natixis is a French multinational financial services firm specialized in asset & wealth management, corporate & investment banking, insurance and payments. A subsidiary of Groupe BPCE, the second-largest banking group in France through its two retail banking networks, Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne, Natixis counts nearly 16,000 employees across 38 countries. Its clients include corporations, financial institutions, sovereign and supranational organizations, and the customers of Groupe BPCE’s networks.
