KYC Analyst (12-months)

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced KYC Analyst for a 12-month contract. This role involves conducting comprehensive KYC reviews for high-net-worth individuals, assuring compliance with MAS and HKMA regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of KYC/AML experience in private banking, excellent analytical skills, and strong attention to detail. The position requires full-time onsite work. Competitive salary of up to $8,000 per month is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in KYC/AML roles.
• Proven experience in conducting holistic KYC reviews.
• Strong understanding of MAS and HKMA AML/CFT regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end KYC reviews for Private Banking and HNWI customers.
• Perform Source of Wealth benchmarking and narrative assessments.
• Identify potential AML/CFT concerns and escalate high-risk cases.
• Manage KYC cases to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Relationship Managers to enhance KYC records.

Skills

KYC/AML experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project tracking proficiency

Job description

KYC Analyst (Private Banking) - 1-Year Contract

Profession: Compliance, Risk Management, and Anti-Money Laundering
Job Type: Contract (12 Months)
Location: Central

Salary: Up to $8,000 Per Month

Job Description

A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced KYC Analyst to join our dynamic team on a 12-month project. This role is central to our commitment to regulatory excellence and focuses on conducting high-quality KYC reviews for our Private Banking and High-Net-Worth clientele.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end KYC process, applying your subject matter expertise to ensure robust due diligence and compliance with MAS and HKMA regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to a critical function within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end, holistic KYC reviews for Private Banking and High-Net-Worth-Individual (HNWI) customer profiles, ensuring strict adherence to internal policies and MAS/HKMA regulatory requirements.
• Perform comprehensive Source of Wealth (SOW) benchmarking and narrative write-ups, exercising critical judgment to assess the plausibility and legitimacy of the customer’s wealth.
• Prepare clear and concise risk assessments, identifying potential AML/CFT concerns and escalating high-risk cases to senior management as appropriate.
• Manage KYC cases effectively to meet internal deadlines and quality standards, ensuring timely completion.
• Collaborate with Relationship Managers and other internal stakeholders to resolve documentation gaps and enhance the overall quality of KYC records.
• Participate in status tracking, reporting, and project monitoring activities to ensure project milestones are met.
• Contribute to team discussions and knowledge-sharing initiatives to uphold and promote best practices across the KYC function.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in KYC/AML roles, with a strong preference for backgrounds in private banking or wealth management.
• Proven, practical experience in conducting holistic KYC reviews, with specific expertise in Source of Wealth (SOW) analysis and narrative write-ups.
• Strong understanding and application of MAS and HKMA AML/CFT regulatory frameworks.
• Prior involvement in AML/KYC remediation, refresh, or transformation projects within a financial institution is highly advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and case handling skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project tracking tools and MI reporting is a plus.
• Must be willing and able to work onsite full-time.

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