AML/ KYC, Corporate Banking Consultant- Contract

Sia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sia Partners is seeking an AML/KYC Consultant to support our Risk, Regulatory & Compliance practice in Singapore. The contractor will lead KYC initiatives, work with client compliance and legal teams, and drive cross-functional efforts across AML processes.

You will collect data, perform verifications, manage escalations, and ensure high-quality KYC documentation for corporate banking clients in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• At least 3 years of KYC/AML experience, preferably with Corporate Banking clients.
• Solid knowledge of Singapore AML/CFT regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform the KYC for Corporate Banking.
• Prepare KYC documents collection checklist and collect data from RMs and clients.
• Engage with customers to collect KYC information and documents, addressing queries with high service level.
• Perform identification and verification processes.
• Perform screening and hit escalation processes.
• Update the KYC data into the KYC systems.
• Perform four eyes control and QA of KYC profiles.
• Escalate all exceptions for Compliance review.
• Conduct QA sampling checks on KYC profiles.
• Analyze and resolve screening hits during onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
• Perform background checks and conduct client interviews.
• Assess client businesses and conduct qualitative AML risk profiling.
• Review and resolve transaction monitoring alerts.
• Participate in system/process improvements, including UAT.
• Manage day-to-day stakeholder interactions with Compliance, Operations, and AML teams.
• Oversee customer offboarding and notifications.

Skills

KYC/AML familiarity

Client-facing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Company Description

Sia Partners is a next-generation consulting firm dedicated to creating state-of-the-art narratives for transformation and innovation and deploying them at scale. Our goal is to deliver superior value and tangible results to our clients as they navigate the digital revolution and achieve transformations which generate a positive impact. Our global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy, and Data Science.

Why join the Sia Village?

Excellence / Entrepreneurship / Innovation / Teamwork / Care & Support / Employee Wellbeing

These are the six core values that guide all our actions. As an expression of our values, our Sia Village concept describes our commitment to fostering a sense of community within and among our offices. We believe that knowledge sharing is the key, not only to innovation, but to the growth and development of our people.

Your experience at Sia Partners will be enriched by a(n):

• Entrepreneurial journey
• Career advocacy program that supports achieving professional development goals through guidance, and real-time feedback
• Continuous learning & development opportunities
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs with an ever-growing list of global affinity initiatives
• Annual seminar, an in-person value-add experience, that allows you to network with colleagues throughout North America

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Sia Partners is looking for a Contractor to support our Risk, Regulatory & Compliance practice serving our clients as an AML/KYC Consultant. The consultant will work closely with our client's compliance and legal teams, leading cross-functional initiatives around KYC/ AML initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform the KYC for Corporate Banking
• Prepare KYC documents collection checklist and collect data from RMs and clients
• Engage with customers to collect KYC (Know Your Customer) information and documents, addressing queries while delivering excellent customer service.
• Perform identification and verification process
• Perform screening and hit escalation process
• Update the KYC data into the KYC systems
• Perform four eyes control check on the KYC profiles
• Perform quality assurance of the KYC profiles completed
• Escalate all exceptions for Compliance review
• Conduct Quality Control and Quality Assurance sampling checks.
• Analyze and resolve screening hits during client onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
• Perform background checks and conduct interviews with clients.
• Assess client businesses and conduct qualitative AML (Anti-Money Laundering) risk profiling.
• Review and resolve transaction monitoring alerts.
• Participate in system and process improvement initiatives, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Manage day-to-day stakeholder interactions, resolving issues with Compliance, Operations, and AML teams.
• Oversee customer offboarding, including internal coordination and customer notifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting or related field

Requirements

• At least 3 years of KYC/AML experience, particularly with Corporate Banking clients
• Client-facing experience is preferred; AML certification is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of Singapore AML/CFT regulations and guidelines
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Additional Information

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.