KYC Analyst - Maker

Peoplebank Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank Asia is seeking a KYC Analyst to join a leading global bank’s KYC/AML Operations team in Singapore on a 12-month contract. The role offers Maker level placement based on experience, performing KYC reviews across clients with varying risk profiles and conducting client identification, verification and screening.

You will perform enhanced due diligence, including PEP and sanctions screening, and escalate concerns as needed while coordinating with Relationship Managers and internal teams

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant KYC / AML experience.
• Hands-on experience in KYC reviews, CDD or client due diligence.
• Understanding of AML/KYC requirements and processes.
• Strong attention to detail in high-volume data.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Banking or financial services experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree / University degree or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience in KYC, AML, CDD or banking operations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled KYC reviews across clients with different risk profiles, ensuring records comply with local regulations and internal KYC/AML standards.
• Conduct Client Identification, Verification and Screening, including validation of customer information and relevant third-party sources.
• Perform enhanced due diligence, including PEP/sanctions screening, adverse media and negative news checks where required.
• Determine whether client accounts are within KYC review scope and ensure records remain current and are not overdue.
• Identify and escalation any suspicious product usage or AML-related concerns to senior management for further review.
• Work closely with Relationship Managers, Outreach teams and internal stakeholders to obtain additional information required to complete reviews.
• Maintain high-quality standards and ensure completed KYC files meet the required quality threshold.
• Work with QC and Business Approval teams to address and rectify discrepancies before final submission.
• Highlight system or procedural issues to management and seek clarification where required.
• Depending on the role, may be required to communicate directly with customers to obtain or clarify information.

Skills

KYC reviews

AML/CDD

Client due diligence

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Banking operations

Risk assessment

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

KYC Analyst - Maker

Location: Singapore

Contract: 12-month contract

Industry: Banking / Financial Services

We are looking for KYC professionals to join a leading global bank’s KYC / AML Operations team. Depending on experience, the position will be hired at either Maker level.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled KYC reviews across clients with different risk profiles, ensuring records comply with local regulations and internal KYC/AML standards.
• Conduct Client Identification, Verification and Screening, including validation of customer information and relevant third-party sources.
• Perform enhanced due diligence, including PEP/sanctions screening, adverse media and negative news checks where required.
• Determine whether client accounts are within KYC review scope and ensure records remain current and are not overdue.
• Identify and escalation any suspicious product usage or AML-related concerns to senior management for further review.
• Work closely with Relationship Managers, Outreach teams and internal stakeholders to obtain additional information required to complete reviews.
• Maintain high-quality standards and ensure completed KYC files meet the required quality threshold.
• Work with QC and Business Approval teams to address and rectify discrepancies before final submission.
• Highlight system or procedural issues to management and seek clarification where required.
• Depending on the role, may be required to communicate directly with customers to obtain or clarify information.

We are looking for candidates with:

• 1–3 years of relevant KYC / AML experience
• Hands-on experience in KYC reviews, CDD or client due diligence
• Understanding of AML/KYC requirements and processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of information
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Banking or financial services experience is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree / University degree or equivalent experience
• Relevant experience in KYC, AML, CDD, Client Due Diligence or banking operations
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Candidates must be comfortable working with confidential client information