Analyst, Trade Finance AML Assessment

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SMBC is a leading global financial institution seeking an AML/Trade Sanctions Review Analyst in Singapore. You will perform daily name screening, review alert escalations, and ensure all conclusions are properly documented for regulatory and audit purposes.

Role requires knowledge of MAS AML and sanctions rules, strong analytical ability, and a proactive, team-oriented approach across front and back-office functions. Regional exposure and reporting duties are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum tertiary or professional diploma.
• Ability to link diverse information to build a full picture and spot inconsistencies.
• Knowledge of MAS regulation on AML and Sanctions requirements including KYC, Screening.
• Strong team player with good communications skills, hands on and proactive in investigations across front and back office.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily name screening alert clearance.
• Review/investigate trade manual screening alerts and red flags escalated by trade processing team.
• Ensure review and investigation conclusions are documented for regulatory/audit review.
• Coordinate and prepare management information reporting data as applicable.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues, escalating to Group Head / Team Lead as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned by Group Head / Team Lead.

Skills

KYC knowledge

AML/ Sanctions

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Tertiary or Professional Diploma

Job description

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Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group).

SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets, with over ¥265,558 billion in total assets and strong credit ratings across our global integrated network spanning 39 countries and territories, 15 of which are here in the region.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily name screening alert clearance
• Review/investigate Trade manual screening alerts and red flag escalated by trade processing team for potential sanction violations in accordance with SMBC policies.
• Ensure that review and investigation conclusions are adequately and properly documented for regulatory/audit level review.
• Coordinate and/or prepare the required management information reporting data as applicable
• Investigate and report discrepancies and irregularities arising from transactions, system failure, etc and resolve issues including handling stakeholder’s complaints and escalating all issues to Group Head / Team Lead promptly.
• Other tasks as assigned by Group Head / Team Lead

Requirements

• Minimum Tertiary or Professional Diploma
• 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 back office