12 months contractor, Name screening team

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch) is seeking a contractor to join the Name Screening team in Singapore for a 12-month engagement. The role focuses on screening customers and transactions under AML/KYC rules and supporting periodic reviews.

You will collaborate with front office and operations, ensure timely completion of screenings, and maintain documentation suitable for regulatory/audit reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience in KYC/AML name screening and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with MAS regulations related to AML and sanctions.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and proactive investigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Name Screening against sanction and PEP lists to support KYC Periodic Review activities.
• Coordinate between relevant parties to complete screenings in a timely manner.
• Ensure screening assessments are documented for regulatory/audit review.
• Prepare management information reporting data as applicable.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by Group Head / Manager.

Job description

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12 months contractor, Name screening team

Date: Sep 23, 2026

Location: Singapore

Responsibilities

• Conduct Name Screening against Sanction list, Politically Exposed Person list, Internal Blacklist and Adverse News to support KYC Periodic Review Activities.
• Coordinate between relevant parties and stakeholders to complete screening in timely manner
• Ensure that screening assessments are adequately and properly documented for regulatory/audit level review.
• Coordinate and/or prepare the required management information reporting data as applicable.
• Other tasks as assigned by Group Head / Manager

Requirements

• Able to link diverse information to build a full picture and spot inconsistencies.
• Possesses knowledge of MAS regulation on AML and Sanctions requirements including KYC, Screening.
• Strong team player
• Good communications skills, hands on, independent and proactive in carrying out investigation on customers and/or transactions. Able to work with front office and operations