KYC & AML Analyst: Risk, Due Diligence & Screening

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a KYC Compliance Associate to assist Front Office with 1st level KYC checks and to perform name screening for adverse news. You will source corroborating documents and collaborate with compliance, risk management and checker teams to ensure alignment with policies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in banking/finance and 2–3 years of KYC experience, with strong AML/CFT knowledge and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in banking/finance or related majors.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in KYC roles within banking, financial services, or insurance.
• Good understanding of AML and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) framework.
• Experience with AML monitoring and screening is a plus.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong planning and time management/prioritization skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Front Office with 1st level KYC profile checks for completeness and accuracy before approval.
• Perform name screening to check clients for adverse news.
• Source relevant documentation, news articles, and internet information to corroborate client declarations.
• Collaborate with compliance, risk management, and checker teams to ensure policy alignment.
• Perform CDD/EDD on high-net-worth clients and establish source of wealth per policy.
• Execute day-to-day operation tasks related to KYC processes.
• Conduct due diligence on new/existing clients, request information, review and verify documentation, and perform risk assessments.
• Periodically evaluate existing clients according to established policies and procedures.
• Periodical review of KYC records to ensure due diligence and current risk assessments.
• Investigate high-risk clients and report where necessary, including PEPs, and obtain required documentation to complete files.
• Maintain continuous contact with customers to keep files updated.
• Communicate with internal and external parties to obtain KYC documents.

Skills

KYC experience

AML/CFT knowledge

AML monitoring & screening

Research & analytical skills

Planning & time management

Interpersonal skills

2-3 years of KYC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in banking/finance

Job description

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a KYC Compliance Associate to assist Front Office with 1st level KYC checks and to perform name screening for adverse news. You will source corroborating documents and collaborate with compliance, risk management and checker teams to ensure alignment with policies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in banking/finance and 2–3 years of KYC experience, with strong AML/CFT knowledge and analytical skills.