Head of Client Documentation, KYC & Tax Compliance
Client Documentation, KYC & Tax Compliance · Monaco
Listed 5 October 2026
Location
Monaco
The Opportunity
Executive Partners is recruiting a senior leader for a private banking institution to oversee client documentation, KYC controls and international tax compliance. The role combines team management with technical oversight of account lifecycle documentation, complex ownership structures and relationships with external asset managers and introducers.
Key responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the team's daily activities, allocating work according to expertise, capacity and priorities.
Oversee documentation reviews for account openings, updates and closures, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies.
Assess complex structures, including trusts, foundations, investment funds, holding companies and multilayer ownership arrangements.
Ensure consistency between client documentation, KYC information and records entered by the Front Office.
Identify missing documentation and discrepancies, providing clear, documented feedback and escalating risks appropriately.
Oversee applicable CRS/automatic exchange of information, FATCA, Qualified Intermediary (QI) and IFU obligations, including reporting deadlines.
Oversee the opening and closure of external asset manager and introducer relationships, and the administration and control of related retrocessions.
Maintain effective operational and regulatory controls and report activity KPIs to senior management.
Develop team capabilities through coaching, training and performance management.
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, contribute to departmental projects and identify opportunities for process automation and operational improvement.
What You Bring
The profile that succeeds in this mandate.
- 1At least 10 years of relevant experience in private banking, a financial institution or another regulated environment.
- 2Strong expertise in client documentation, KYC and AML requirements.
- 3Excellent understanding of investment vehicles and complex ownership and control structures.
- 4Thorough knowledge of CRS/automatic exchange of information, FATCA, QI and IFU requirements.
- 5Strong leadership, organisational and analytical skills, with sound judgement and close attention to detail.
- 6Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and act as a constructive partner to the business.
- 7French fluency and professional English.
- 8Experience with external asset managers and introducer processes is an advantage.
Selection Process
No panels. No bureaucratic rounds. Your information is never shared with the hiring institution without your explicit consent.
Ready to explore this mandate?
No CV required at this stage. One call. Handled discreetly.