Assistant Vice President, KYC Control Team

SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a KYC Checker to review KYC cases and conduct AML assessments. The role involves approving KYC reviews for both new and existing customers, analyzing data, and providing guidance on compliance. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in KYC for corporate clients, alongside strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in KYC Periodic Review.
• Ability to analyze and link diverse information.
• Knowledge of MAS AML regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily AML assessments and approve KYC reviews.
• Review customer information in KYC system.
• Liaise with legal and compliance on AML issues.

Skills

AML assessments

KYC reviews

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

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