Job Description

About the Company

Our purpose is to build prosperity by investing in resilient real assets. Our vision is to be a trusted investment manager, respected for our expertise in restorative real estate investment enabling people, communities and eco-systems to thrive.

We are a dedicated real estate and real-estate debt specialist managing €25.5bn on behalf of institutional investors globally. Our global platform of 15 locations enables us to combine a truly global perspective with local expertise to offer investors a range of compelling strategies.

The firm has over 30 years of experience delivering real estate strategies for investors, with over 380 staff dedicated to positive client outcomes. Our strategies span the office, logistics & industrial, retail, living and debt sectors, and have been designed with the flexibility to meet the needs of a wide range of investors.

Responsible investment is integrated into our investment-management process to ensure that responsible investment risks and opportunities are not siloed, but recognised and acted upon throughout our business, as well as communicated to investors.

Savills Investment Management: Resilience. Responsibility. Results.

Job Purpose
As part of the Financial Crime Prevention team, the primary responsibility of this individual will be to ensure effective and timely completion of all CDD/KYC reviews and processes for both new and/or existing business relationships.

Your responsibilities will include...
Responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct Customer Due Diligence/Know Your Customer (CDD/KYC) processes (onboarding and periodic reviews) in line with regulatory requirements

• Ensure the timely processing of name screening alerts and event-driven reviews

• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) to 1st line of defence (1LOD) on KYC processes

• Act as the central escalation point for internal and external KYC matters, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations

• Liaise with 2LOD/Financial Crime Prevention to clarify issues and escalate where necessary, including proposing appropriate solutions

• Prepare and support management information (MI) reporting, including ad hoc analysis

• Maintain and continuously enhance CDD/KYC processes and procedures

What we are looking for…

• Proven experience in CDD/KYC roles within investment management or investment banking

• Good understanding of UK and European anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, including German AML requirements and AIFMD

• KYC subject matter expert (SME) with hands-on experience in end-to-end KYC processes and knowledge of a wide range of corporate/entity structures

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with key stakeholders at all levels and drive positive outcomes

• with a high level of attention to detail Experience in preparing management information (MI) and presentations, with excellent accuracy and a strong sense of accountability with a high level of attention to detail

• Ability to work with urgency, effectively prioritise tasks, and manage tight deadlines

• Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken, with strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

What we offer you…

• A responsible and independent role within our Risk & Compliance team, offering attractive development opportunities

• A challenging position covering a broad range of topics within an international working environment, in close collaboration with colleagues across our European offices

• As a forward-thinking employer, we embrace artificial intelligence with an open and positive mindset and offer you the opportunity to actively contribute to your interest in AI, further develop it, and apply it in your day-to-day work

• A friendly and collaborative team culture combined with an international outlook through Savills IM’s global network

• An attractive remuneration package, including a company pension scheme, flexible working hours, and hybrid working options

• Individual training and certification opportunities, a centrally located Frankfurt office with excellent public transport links, and a flat hierarchy with an open-door policy
  

We are a committed equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race and religion. We are focused on fostering a culture and environment that allows for inclusion and diversity throughout our business. Savills IM offers several employee led forums which provide support and guidance around Diversity & Inclusion, as well as ensuring our principles are built in to all of our processes, practices and expectations.