Compliance Officer- Periodic Review (Private Bank, 12 months Contract) - 3 vacancies

GMP TECHNOLOGIES (S) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Periodic Review Compliance Officer for a 12-month contract. The role involves managing compliance reviews of high-risk client relationships, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience in KYC/AML within Private Banking and possess strong analytical skills. Proficiency in MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years’ experience in KYC On-Boarding/Periodic review and/or AML role.
• Strong understanding of Private Banking and Wealth Management industry.
• Experience managing AML/CFT regulatory inspections and audits.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for review and approval of high-risk client relationships.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Perform client risk assessments and due diligence analysis.
• Review and assess name screenings for periodic review.
• Participate in process improvement discussions related to KYC/CDD.

Skills

KYC On-Boarding

AML knowledge

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Good degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Location: Raffles Place

Responsibilities

The Periodic Review Compliance Officer will be responsible for Compliance Singapore’s review and approval of all High and Highest existing client relationships, portfolios and accounts booked in the Bank

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders such as the Front Office, Client Documentation Services (CDS), KYC/AML Onboarding, AML Investigations and Risk Management teams.
• Support Head of AML/KYC Singapore and the Head of Periodic Review in the management of Compliance’s review of existing client relationships, portfolios and accounts booked in Bank, as well as the review of new/incremental KYC/CDD risk identified during the duration of the client’s relationship with Bank.
• Collaborate and guide local and overseas Relationship Managers (i.e. Hong Kong, Thailand and Dubai) in their periodic review submissions, including KYC profile changes, account structure changes and newly identified adverse news and risk elements
• Assist and support ad-hoc KYC/CDD related matters and enquiries from regulators, auditors (internal and external) and Head Office
• Review client’s profile for the relevant periodic review period to ensure conformity to internal requirements and latest regulatory requirements on AML/CFT/CDD standards; Ensuring completeness, consistency and accuracy of KYC information, adequacy of source of wealth (“SOW”) narrative and reasonableness of plausibility assessment
• Perform client risk assessments and due diligence analysis with focus on High/Highest risk profiles
• Assess and address incremental AML/KYC risk noted during periodic review; escalations on incremental risks noted on client profile
• Review and assess name screenings to facilitate periodic review (Google, World check, Factiva).
• Perform transaction review for all transactions occurring during the relevant periodic review period; Ensuring the transactional activities are aligned with client’s risk profile; Identify and investigate any suspicious transactions.
• Participate in projects, process improvement and discussions relating to KYC/CDD

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years’ experience in either KYC On-Boarding/Periodic review and/or AML role in Private Banking/Wealth Management
• A good degree and understanding of the Private Banking and Wealth Management industry
• Strong knowledge of the MAS 626 Notice & Guidelines
• Experience in managing AML/CFT-related regulatory inspections, external and/or internal audits and strategic projects
• PC proficient: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Team player
• Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders

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