Compliance - KYC Analyst (JD#10433)

SCIENTE INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic bank in Singapore is looking for a compliance professional to ensure adherence to laws while safeguarding the organization's reputation. The candidate will manage investigations, conduct customer due diligence, and collaborate with various stakeholders. Ideal applicants will have 2-4 years of relevant experience in compliance or risk management. Strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in investigations, transaction monitoring, or institutional banking.
• Experience in compliance and risk management.
• Ability to manage high workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Conducting CDD activities for client onboarding and reviews.
• Ensuring appropriate documentation and reporting.
• Collaborating with compliance units on surveillance matters.

Skills

Investigations background

Risk management

Compliance knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

The role focuses on protecting the bank’s reputation and capital by ensuring compliance with internal standards, while also maintaining strong relationships with regulators, clients, and business partners — all in full compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.

Mandatory Skill-set

• Must have background in investigations, transaction monitoring, or institutional banking, with experience Such as in compliance, risk management, or operational investigations;
• Must have least 2-4 years in Conducting reviews of batch and manual screening alerts, investigating high-risk clients — including Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs);
• Flagging and escalating risk matters to AML Compliance or senior management in line with CDD guidelines;
• Contribute to compliance, technology, and process improvement initiatives aimed at boosting efficiency and minimizing risk in the Private Trust function.

Desired Skill-set

• Able to manage high workload and tight deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment;
• Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
• Exposure in AML surveillance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring appropriate reporting and documentation are completed as required;
• Oversee customer due diligence (CDD) activities related to new client onboarding, periodic reviews, material transactions, including account terminations and fund movements;
• Sourcing and validating supporting documents and open-source information to confirm client-provided declarations;
• Provide support in addressing money laundering-related inquiries or escalations received from business units, compliance teams, and other relevant stakeholders;
• Collaborate with compliance units and business departments on surveillance matters. Participate in and support transaction surveillance projects;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of scams, money laundering, related policies, regulations, and emerging trends.

Should you be interested in this career opportunity, please send in your updated resume to [e-mail] at the earliest.

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