KYC Analyst: Due Diligence & Risk Assessment

Manpower Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Singapore is seeking a diligent KYC Associate to assist Front Office with initial client profile checks, screen against adverse news, and gather corroborating documents. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with compliance, risk management, and checker teams, and includes performing CDD/EDD for high-net-worth clients.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in KYC within banking/financial services, strong AML/CFT knowledge, and excellent research and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in banking/finance or related majors.
• 2–3 years of experience in KYC within banking, financial, or insurance.
• Strong AML/CFT knowledge.
• Experience with AML monitoring and screening is a plus.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong planning and time-management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Front Office with 1st level KYC profile checks for completeness and accuracy before approval.
• Perform name screening to identify adverse news on clients.
• Source documents, news articles, and online information to corroborate client declarations.
• Collaborate with compliance, risk management, and checker teams to ensure policy alignment.
• Conduct CDD/EDD on high net-worth clients and establish sources of wealth according to policy.
• Execute day-to-day operation tasks.
• Perform due diligence on new/existing clients, request KYC information, review and verify documents, and perform risk assessments.
• Periodically review KYC records for completeness and up-to-date status.
• Investigate high-risk clients and report where necessary, including PEPs, gathering required documents.
• Maintain ongoing contact with clients to keep files updated.
• Communicate with internal and external parties to obtain KYC documents.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Banking/Finance

Diploma in related majors

Job description

Manpower Singapore is seeking a diligent KYC Associate to assist Front Office with initial client profile checks, screen against adverse news, and gather corroborating documents. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with compliance, risk management, and checker teams, and includes performing CDD/EDD for high-net-worth clients.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in KYC within banking/financial services, strong AML/CFT knowledge, and excellent research and analytical skills.