KYC & AML Associate — Client Onboarding & Risk Review

UOB Kay Hian; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

UOB Kay Hian is seeking a KYC/AML Analyst to manage and review client onboarding and periodic KYC documentation. The role involves coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to collect necessary KYC materials and ensure compliance with AML/KYC standards.

You will perform AML risk assessments on new account openings and existing relationships, ensuring corroboration of SOW/SOF and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree with at least 2 years of AML/KYC working experience.
• Knowledge on regulatory requirements/guidelines and KYC procedures and corroboration of SOW/SOF for high-net-worth clients will be an advantage.
• Must be comfortable with high volume of documentation and paperwork.
• Accuracy, meticulous, attention to detail and able to multitask and complete tasks under tight deadline.
• Adaptable, organized and has positive work attitude.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing, processing and reviewing KYC information and documents for client onboarding or periodic review.
• Coordinate with external and internal stakeholders to collect KYC and relevant documents including tax information/documents and ensure onboarding or account refreshes comply with AML/KYC standards.
• Perform AML Risk Assessment on account opening and periodic reviews of existing relationships; review adequacy of SOW/SOF corroboration and identify AML risk.
• Adhere to SOPs and stay updated on regulatory changes related to AML/CFT and identify risk mitigations.
• Ensure policies and processes are compliant with new requirements/changes and maintain workflow consistency.
• Participate in quality assurance for completed KYC profiles and ensure timely documentation of activities.
• Assist with ad-hoc regulatory-driven projects, process improvements, and general admin/operational tasks as required by management.

Skills

AML/KYC experience

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Diploma/Degree

Job description

UOB Kay Hian is seeking a KYC/AML Analyst to manage and review client onboarding and periodic KYC documentation. The role involves coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to collect necessary KYC materials and ensure compliance with AML/KYC standards.

You will perform AML risk assessments on new account openings and existing relationships, ensuring corroboration of SOW/SOF and adherence to regulatory guidelines.