KYC Analyst | Banking | Contract

Manpower Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore seeks a KYC Specialist to conduct thorough checks on client profiles, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards. The role involves collaboration with compliance teams and requires a background in banking or finance, along with strong research and analytical skills. Candidates should have 2-3 years of relevant experience for this position.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in KYC role within banking/finance/insurance.
• Good understanding of AML and Counter Financing of Terrorism framework.
• Experience with AML monitoring and screening preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-level checks on KYC profiles for completeness.
• Perform name screening for adverse news.
• Collaborate with compliance and risk management teams.
• Execute due diligence on new/existing clients.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in banking/finance

Job description

Job scopes

• Assist Front Office with doing a 1st level check on KYC profiles to ensure completeness and accuracy before approval
• Perform name screening to check clients for adverse news
• Sourcing relevant documentation, news articles, and internet searches to corroborate the clients' declarations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including compliance, risk management team and checker team to ensure alignment with company policies and industry best practices
• Perform CDD/EDD review on high net‑worth client and establish client's source of wealth according to company policies
• Execute day to day operation tasks
• Performing the due diligence on new/existing clients, requesting the KYC information, documentation, review, and verification of received documentation and making an analytical risk assessment
• Periodically evaluate existing Clients according to established policies and procedures
• Periodical review of KYC records as to completeness, including verifying that due diligence has been performed and that standards are complied with; also, that the files and risk assessments are current and up to date
• Investigating high risk clients and reporting where necessary, including Politically Exposed Persons, and obtaining all necessary documentation to complete the client file
• Maintain continuous contact with customer to keep customer file updated
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with relevant internal and external parties to obtain KYC documents

Job Requirement

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in banking/finance or in any related majors
• At least 2-3 years of experience in KYC role within the banking, financial, or insurance industry
• Good understanding of AML and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) framework
• Good to have experience with AML monitoring and screening
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Must have good planning and time management/prioritization skills
• Good interpersonal skills

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