Analyst, Singapore KYC Ops

Westpac Institutional Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Westpac Institutional Bank as an Analyst in Singapore KYC Ops, where you will play a critical role in reviewing client files for KYC compliance. This position demands a keen understanding of regulatory requirements and offers a dynamic working environment within the Asia AML Operations team. You will be responsible for ensuring that customer onboarding and ongoing reviews meet both local and global standards.

Benefits

Flexibility in working hours

Various leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of KYC/AML experience in the Banking industry.
• Knowledge of Singapore AML requirements.
• Experience in KYC/Periodic Review in Banks, NBFI, Funds.

Responsibilities

• Review client files to ensure compliance with KYC standards.
• Prepare KYC-related analysis and complete Customer Due Diligence.
• Interact with clients to gather missing KYC documentation.

Skills

KYC

AML

Regulatory Risk Understanding

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Certifications pertaining to AML/KYC

Job description

How will I help?

As the Analyst, Singapore KYC Ops, you will be responsible to review client files in accordance with local regulatory requirements and Westpac global standard to facilitate the business’ KYC.

Job Description

Role Title: Analyst, Singapore KYC Ops

Role location: Singapore Based

How will I help?

As the Analyst, Singapore KYC Ops, you will be responsible to review client files in accordance with local regulatory requirements and Westpac global standard to facilitate the business’ KYC.

You will also:

• Prioritize the On-boarding & Periodic Review of customers, prepare client-specific KYC-related analysis and complete Customer Due Diligence
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt timely and adequately to any new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies, processes & systems
• Engage and work with Business Units to assess documentation requirements required to complete the Customer Due Diligence
• Interact with Clients/Relationship Managers to obtain KYC and other information / documentation
• Interact with Financial Crime Compliance team for escalations pertaining to client files
• Analyse & present the negative adverse news, PEPs and risks associated with the client file for approval by Financial Crime Compliance team
• Involve in ad hoc projects for new processes or industry initiatives
  
  

What’s in it for me?

The Analyst, Singapore KYC Ops role is part of the Asia AML Operations team working directly with the Customer, Business and Financial Crime Compliance.

You will have access to a comprehensive range of Westpac benefits including flexibility and various leave entitlements.

What do I need?

This role suits somebody with:

• Minimum 3 years of KYC/AML experience in the Banking industry
• Knowledge of Singapore AML requirements
• KYC/Periodic Review experience in Banks, NBFI, Funds, Corporates
• Working knowledge of corporate and institutional banking products (financial markets, debt and transactional)
• Certifications pertaining to AML/KYC (added advantage)
  
  

Personal Attributes & Other Skills:

• Control focused mind set and have a good understanding of regulatory and reputation risks
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to liaise with all levels within the organization /customer and people with different experiences / backgrounds.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently
• Ability to prioritise and review client files based on due dates and business criticality
• Able to work cohesively in a large team
  
  

What’sit like to work here?

When you join, you’ll become part of the broader Westpac Group family – where we aim to be a friendly, switched-on team working for a single purpose - Creating Better Futures Together – it’s what we do, who we are and why we come to work every day. As an equal opportunity employer, we’re proud to have created a culture where people can be their best, in an environment that values diversity and flexibility. Within the Westpac Group, you will be part of the Institutional Banking division, where our vision is to be a high performing and innovative institutional bank, committed to enabling the growth of our global clients, our economy, and delivering sustainable shareholder returns.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Banking

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