Financial Security Analyst

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an analyst to join its Client Engagement and Protection team. This role, based in Singapore, will focus on KYC onboarding, alert management, and providing solutions related to compliance and operational risks. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in KYC and AML, combined with excellent analytical skills and a bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Opportunity for career development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of analyst experience in KYC/Sanctions/PEP or AML/CTF in an international bank.
• AML certification from an accredited institution (e.g., ICA or ACAMS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-level review of automated alerts for Sanctions or Politically Exposed Persons.
• Assess validity of potential hits and escalate as needed.
• Identify and analyze potential issues related to production, policies, or systems.

Skills

Sanctions

AML/CFT

KYC

Data Analysis

Information Investigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

What is this position about?

As part of IT and Operations APAC (ITO), Client Engagement and Protection (ITO CEP) focuses on:

1. Client centricity through KYC onboarding and recertification of CIB clients (corporates and financial institutions) and management of referential processes (client accounts, etc.).
2. A robust control framework to protect the bank and its clients, through due diligence controls and clearing AML alerts for CIB APAC clients across business lines: Cash Management, Global Markets, Trade Finance, and Correspondent Banking.

What would a typical day at BNPP Paribas look like?

This position manages all first-level alert management for APAC territories. The analyst provides analysis on alerts generated in Financial Security systems to determine their classification. This is a regional role based in Singapore.

Primary Role Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Conduct first-level review of automated alerts from the SUN screening tool for hits on Sanctions or Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) and perform alert closure according to Group policies and SOPs.
• Assess the validity of potential hits following screening policies and guidelines; escalate to relevant business functions as needed.
• Ensure adherence to deadlines specified in Group policies, providing updates or escalation as necessary.
• Identify, analyze, and provide solutions to potential issues related to production, policies, or systems.

What is required to succeed?

Behavioral and Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Sanctions, AML/CFT, and KYC, with high sensitivity to legal, compliance, and operational risks.
• Ability to investigate and thoroughly assess information, linking data from various sources.
• Capability to handle large volumes of data and perform effective analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete tasks timely.

Other qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of analyst experience in KYC/Sanctions/PEP or AML/CTF within an international bank or Big Four, preferably in APAC.
• AML certification from an accredited institution (e.g., ICA or ACAMS) is a plus.

About BNP Paribas

As a leading EU bank and one of the world’s largest financial institutions, BNP Paribas has maintained an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860. It offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional, and private clients, including banking, wealth management, asset management, and insurance.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. Our internal networks support diversity and inclusion initiatives, such as:

• BNP Paribas PRIDE, supporting the LGBTQIA+ community
• BNP Paribas MixCity, promoting gender diversity
• Ability, supporting employees with disabilities or chronic illnesses
• BNP Paribas CulturAll, celebrating diverse backgrounds

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has established its Low Carbon Transition Group to assist clients in energy transitions.

More information can be found at BNP Paribas Careers.