KYC Analyst (6-months Contract)

HL BANK; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore seeks a candidate with regulatory and compliance expertise in the private banking sector. The role requires in-depth knowledge of AML/CFT requirements, strong analytical skills, and meticulous documentation capabilities. Successful candidates will have at least 3 years of experience and should be Singaporean or SPR.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in the Private Bank segment.
• Familiarity with the MAS 626 requirements or other international AML/CFT standards.
• Ability to multi-task, manage high priorities in a fast-paced environment, and deliver effective solutions.
• Only Singaporean/SPR needs to apply.

Skills

MAS Guidance Mastery

Source of Wealth Corroboration

Source of Funds Verification

Product & Service Knowledge

Discrepancy Identification

Financial Statement Analysis

Open-Source Intelligence

Narrative Construction

Query Management

Record-Keeping

Job description

Regulatory and Compliance Expertise

• MAS Guidance Mastery: In-depth working knowledge of MAS Notice 626 (AML/CFT requirements) and its associated guidelines, specifically concerning Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).
• Source of Wealth (SoW) Corroboration: Expert ability to analyze and validate the legitimacy and path of a client's entire accumulated wealth (e.g., from business sale, inheritance, successful career). This requires understanding complex ownership structures and reading corporate documents.
• Source of Funds (SoF) Verification: Skill in tracing and verifying the origin and purpose of the specific funds being transferred to the bank, ensuring consistency with the client's profile.
• Product & Service Knowledge: Understanding how different financial products (e.g., trusts, corporate accounts, investment funds) carry different risk profiles under the AML framework.

Analytical and Investigative Skills

• Discrepancy Identification: The critical ability to spot inconsistencies or gaps between the information provided by the client (or Relationship Manager) and the supporting evidence gathered (e.g., public records, financial statements).
• Financial Statement Analysis: Competence in reviewing basic financial statements, tax returns, and business documents to corroborate declared income and wealth.
• Open-Source Intelligence: Proficiency in using public domain tools and commercial databases for negative news screening and verifying the identity and reputation of key individuals.

Documentation and Communication

• Narrative Construction: The ability to write a clear, concise, and defensible rationale ("KYC Write-Up") summarizing the client's profile, the evidence reviewed, the risks identified, and how those risks are mitigated. This is crucial for audit and regulatory defense.
• Query Management: Strong professional communication skills to effectively raise clear and specific queries with Relationship Managers (RMs) and other stakeholders, ensuring the correct information is obtained efficiently without alienating the client or the frontline team.
• Record-Keeping: Meticulous attention to detail in ensuring all documentation and verification steps are accurately recorded in the bank's system (e.g., in a CRM or due diligence platform) to maintain a complete audit trail.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in the Private Bank segment
• Familiarity with the MAS 626 requirements or other international AML/CFT standards.
• Ability to multi-task, manage a high number of priorities in a fast-paced environment and deliver solutions in an effective and timely manner.
• Only Singaporean/ SPR needs to apply