KYC Analyst

Crédit Agricole CIB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crédit Agricole CIB in Singapore is seeking a Senior KYC Analyst to join the KYC Middle Office team.

This is a 1-year contract position (with the possibility to be extended) where the Analyst will coordinate with Front Office, KYC Checkers and Financial Security to update and validate KYC files.

Qualifications

• Adequate KYC experience, ideally 2+ years for corporate clients.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client profiles to determine required KYC information and procedures.
• Obtain updated documents when changes are observed and collect information from public sources.
• Input client data and upload documents into the KYC system; liaise with RM and compliance teams.
• Perform name screening and background checks; ensure timely, accurate KYC packs.
• Ensure KYC files meet global and local regulatory requirements; contribute to process improvements.

Skills

KYC experience

Attention to detail

English communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in banking and finance

Job description

Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Banking (Crédit Agricole CIB) is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, world’s 10th largest bank by total assets.

Our Singapore center is the 2nd largest IT setup (after Paris Head Office)” for Crédit Agricole CIB's worldwide business. We work daily with international branches located in 30 markets by:

• Envisioning and preparing the Bank’s futures information systems
• Partnering and supporting core banking flagships and transverse areas in their large scale development projects
• Providing premium In-house Banking applications

This unique positioning empowers us to bring our core banking business a sustainable competitive advantage on the market.

We seek innovative and agile people sharing our mindset to support ambitious and forthcoming technological challenges.

Position

The Global Referential Management division (GRM) is part more globally of the Operation unit of OPC.

Under its scope of responsibilities, GRM is in charge of the Know Your Customer (KYC) due-diligences in collaboration with the Relationship Manager and the Financial Security.

We are currently looking for a Senior KYC analyst to join our team in Singapore.

This is a 1-year contract position (with the possibility to be extended) where the Analyst will be part of the KYC Middle Office team, in coordination with the Front Office, the KYC Checkers and Financial Security.

The Analyst will be in charge of analyzing and updating KYC files.

Main responsibilities

• Analyze client profile to determine the required KYC information as per procedure.
• Analysis of existing documents, obtain the new documents if any changes are observed.
• Collect or source the client information from the public sources.
• Analysis of collected data, perform sanity check, liaise with relationship manager for further documents, information and confirmation.
• Perform name screening and background checks.
• Input client's data and upload documents into KYC system
• Responsible to liaise with quality checkers and compliance teams for any issues.
• To ensure the global quality of the KYC files according to the compliance rules.
• To be part of department methods and process improvement by bringing an active contributor of the convergence program between Paris, London, New York and Singapore.
• To conduct/review and analyze information procured and ensure that Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence for new account opening and maintenance of existing client accounts is in compliance with local regulations as well as the Bank's global procedure.
• Ensure that the KYC Due Diligence package for client for new onboarding client or recertification of existing client is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Team spirit and share knowledge, working within a team – with an adaptable & flexible approach, coordinate & guide with other stakeholders across the team and globe on KYC quires.
• Ensure proper procurement, maintenance and updates of KYC Due Diligence documentation in the bank’s systems for reference and verification.

Qualifications and Profile

Must have

• Ability to recognise important information and identify risks
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• An excellent verbal and written communication skill in English
• Strong perseverance and diligence towards attaining goals and effective time management
• A first experience in KYC (Ideally 2 years or more in KYC for Corporate clients)

Good asset

Chinsese (Capacity to read) would be an advantage

Nice to have

Capacity to read Korean or Japanese would be a considered as a plus

Qualification

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in banking and finance (or equivalent)