Karamjeet Lohia
About Karamjeet Lohia
Karamjeet Lohia is a London Document Advisory Senior KYC Specialist at UBS Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in client onboarding and compliance, having held various roles at Coutts and RBS prior to his current position.
Current Role at UBS
Karamjeet Lohia serves as the London Document Advisory Senior KYC Specialist in Client Onboarding at UBS Wealth Management. In this role, he has been instrumental since 2014, acting as the first point of contact for Client Advisors, Client Advisor Assistants, and clients regarding account opening processes. He is responsible for pre-populating UBS account opening forms on behalf of clients and ensures compliance with UBS KYC and Due Diligence policies by meticulously checking all client account opening documentation prior to final submission.
Previous Experience at Coutts
Prior to his tenure at UBS, Karamjeet Lohia worked at Coutts in various capacities. He began as a Client Onboarding Officer from 2006 to 2010, followed by a role as a Senior Business Associate from 2012 to 2013. In between, he served as a Client Onboarding Officer from 2010 to 2012. His experience at Coutts provided him with a solid foundation in client onboarding and account opening processes.
Experience at RBS
Karamjeet Lohia also worked at RBS as a Senior Analyst in the PEP Middle Office from 2013 to 2014. This role contributed to his expertise in managing complex client accounts and understanding regulatory compliance, further enhancing his skill set in the financial services sector.
Education and Certifications
Karamjeet Lohia studied at Haggerston School. He has also successfully completed the ICT Certificate in Anti Money Laundering with Merit in 2014, demonstrating his commitment to understanding compliance and regulatory requirements in the financial industry.
Collaboration and Training Initiatives
In his current role at UBS, Karamjeet Lohia collaborates with various teams, including Front Office, Legal, Compliance, Operations, Taxation, and Change teams, to implement changes in documentation processes and procedures. He hosts training and competence sessions to ensure a correct understanding of account opening procedures among staff, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.