KYC Analyst

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented KYC Specialist to oversee compliance with regulatory standards. In this dynamic role, you will manage the entire KYC process, ensuring that customer identities are verified and risk profiles assessed. Collaborate with internal teams to monitor suspicious activities and maintain accurate data in trading systems. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of compliance and a knack for analytical problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to take on challenges and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a KYC role.
• Good knowledge of KYC, CFT, and anti-money laundering regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth customer due diligence and verify identities.
• Assess and ensure adequacy of KYC information for onboarding.
• Provide guidance on KYC-related matters to the business.

Skills

KYC Processes

Customer Due Diligence (CDD)

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessment

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Banking

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Legal

Tools

KYC Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

This role is responsible for handling the entire Know-Your-Client (KYC) processes. It includes conducting in-depth customer due diligence (CDD), verifying customer identities, and assessing risk profiles to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will work closely with internal teams to monitor and report suspicious activities, ensuring that all onboarding processes and transactions meet legal and company requirements. This will be an excellent opportunity for someone with strong understanding of compliance standards, keen eye for details, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess and ensure the adequacy of KYC information provided by Front Office/Applicant and perform necessary due diligence for onboarding of new counterparties, including sanction screening through World-Check and other online platforms.

• Perform validation of completeness and accuracy of KYC documentation including but not limited to counterparty registrar information, beneficial ownership, etc.

• Identify key counterparty risks by evaluating clients according to established policies and procedures.

• Prepare the counterparty portrait/commentary for new counterparty.

• Conduct ongoing periodical review and verification of clients’ KYC records.

• Provide guidance to business on KYC-related matters when required.

• Ensure counterparty information data are appropriately maintained in in house trading systems.

• Support other general compliance works in the department.

• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in banking, finance, legal or equivalent.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in KYC role.

• Experience with KYC system and Microsoft Office applications.

• Good knowledge of regulations, laws and compliance requirements such as KYC, CFT, anti-money laundering, trade sanctions, etc.

• Excellent team player and ability to communicate clearly to business and stakeholders.

• Able to cope well under pressure and tight timelines.

• Meticulous, sensitive to details, analytical and good in problem solving.

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