Assistant Vice President, KYC Control Team

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Singapore is seeking a KYC Checker to review and approve KYC cases for corporate customers. The successful candidate will conduct daily AML assessments, analyze KYC data, and provide guidance on AML issues. A bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in KYC Periodic Review are required for this position. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 AML and Sanctions requirements including KYC, Screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily AML assessments and approve KYC reviews for new and existing customers.
• Reviewer and approver for updates to customer information in KYC system.
• Provide guidance on AML related issues and customer due diligence.

Skills

Knowledge of MAS regulation on AML

Ability to investigate on customers

Good communication skills

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