Assistant Vice President, KYC Control Team

SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A banking institution in Singapore is seeking a KYC Checker to join their KYC Control Team. In this role, you will review and approve KYC cases, conduct AML assessments, and liaise with various departments. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in KYC Periodic Review for corporate customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in KYC Periodic Review as a Checker for Corporate customers.
• Ability to link diverse information and spot inconsistencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily AML assessments and KYC reviews approvals.
• Review updates to customer information in KYC system.
• Advise Front Office on AML issues from reviews or transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of MAS regulations

Communication skills

Proactive investigation

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Member of the KYC Control Team as a KYC Checker.

The KYC Checker reviews all KYC cases handled by the various departments of the bank and also plays the role of approver for some of the KYC reviews.

Responsibilities

• Conducting daily AML assessments and approval of KYC reviews for new and existing customers, at normal and enhanced due diligence level in line with AML policies and HO memoranda.
• Reviewer and approver for updates to customer information in KYC system.
• Interpreting and analysing KYC data to accurately risk access new and existing clients, making sound judgement calls in terms of escalation and risk mitigation.
• Conducting daily AML assessments of screening alerts in line with AML policies and HO memoranda, and to advice Front Office on issues in these reviews or transactions.
• Function as a subject matter expert on AML related issues, providing guidance to others where required, providing advice on customer due diligence that is risk based and proportionate, in accordance with regulatory guidance.
• Embed and improve the client screening process and adapt it to new technology as required.
• Liaise with Front Office and Legal & Compliance departments for AML related issues.
• Participation in ad hoc and project work as required.
• Conduct study meeting to other sections on AML related matters.
• Any other assignments from Dept/Group Head.

Requirements

• At least Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3 years of experience in KYC Periodic Review as a Checker for Corporate customers
• Able to link diverse information to build a full picture and spot inconsistencies
• Good knowledge of MAS regulation on AML and Sanctions requirements including KYC, Screening
• Good team player within the department and organization
• 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