Bank Compliance Officer (Name Screening), 1 Year Contract

HR-Pro Recruitment Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment services company in Singapore is seeking a detail-oriented professional to handle KYC due-diligence checks and name screening alerts. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of related experience, strong analytical skills, and a meticulous approach to ensure compliance with regulatory expectations. This desk-bound role requires attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in name-screening alerts clearing and disposition, preferably in banks or payment companies.
• Good knowledge of the requirements and scope of major sanction regimes worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Review and clear name screening alerts.
• Perform KYC due-diligence checks.
• Document rationale and escalate cases when required.

Skills

Reviewing name screening alerts

KYC due-diligence checks

Sanctions knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

• Reviewing and clearing name screening alerts, performing KYC due-diligence checks, assessing sanctions and adverse-media risks, documenting rationale, escalating cases when required, and ensuring timely, accurate decisions in line with regulatory expectations and internal policies.
• Desk-bound, non-customer facing and no customer interaction, lots of reviews of written information.
• Good knowledge of the requirements and scope of major sanction regimes worldwide
• Able to remain alert, performing repeatable functions (data will differ), able to multi-task and cope with change and diversity in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail Team player, self-motivated and resourceful
• Meticulous, focused, analytical and commitment to meet timeline
• Any work assigned from time to time by your supervisor or the management

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred
• 2+ years related experience in name-screening alerts clearing and disposition, preferably in banks or payment companies