8-months Contractor, Name Screening Team

SMBC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Singapore seeks candidates for conducting name screening against sanctions and PEP listings. Responsibilities include liaising with compliance departments and ensuring documentation meets regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of relevant banking experience, with strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers a challenging environment with various operational tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in the banking industry.
• Knowledge of AML including KYC and sanctions.
• Attention to detail necessary for tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings against various listings.
• Perform trade manual screening investigations.
• Liaise with relevant departments for operational matters.
• Document review assessments for regulatory audits.
• Assist in preparing daily MI reporting.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct Name Screening against Sanction listings, Politically Exposed Person listings, Internal Blacklists and Adverse News.
• Perform trade manual screening investigations and alert clearances.
• Liaise with relevant departments like compliance or operational teams to resolve operational matters.
• Ensure that review assessments and investigation conclusions are adequately and properly documented for regulatory / audit reviews.
• Assist in the preparation of daily MI reporting.
• Other tasks as assigned by Group Head / Deputy Group Head / Team Lead.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of equivalent relevant experience in the banking industry.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, broad knowledge of AML including KYC and sanctions.
• An eye for details and fast learner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess good analytical and problem-solving skills.