KYC Analyst, Periodic Review (Banking, Central, 6 month contract) IMMEDIATE

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a candidate with strong analytical skills for name screening in AML/KYC. The role demands a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience, including familiarity with systems like Dow Jones and Factiva. The chosen candidate will manage their workload under pressure while working collaboratively in a team setting. Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• 1-3 years of name screening experience in AML / KYC.
• Familiarity with vendor systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily name screening of existing customers and related individuals.
• Review screening results and determine True / False matches.
• Assess materiality of matches and decide on trigger reviews.
• Manage individual workloads to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Collaborate with the team to adhere to SLAs.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Dow Jones

Factiva

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Perform Daily Name Screening of existing IBG Corporate & Financial Institution (FI) Customers (including the related individuals) and Virtual Account Name Screening (Migration Exercise).
2. Review all screening results & determine True / False matches by conducting internal checks and/or public domain searches.
3. Assess materiality of True or Potential matches (e.g. Adverse News Media, Politically Exposed Persons, Sanctions) & make independent decision to determine those that warrant a Trigger Review guided by internal policy.
4. Able to work under time pressure, high volume & manage individual book of work independently to meet tight deadlines.
5. Work collaboratively as a team to ensure no overdue & that SLAs are adhered to.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Have at least 1-3 years name screening experience in AML / KYC.
• Familiarity with vendor system (e.g. Dow Jones / Factiva).
• Strong analytical ability & inquisitive mind towards problem solving.
• Good verbal & written communications skills.
• Able to multi-task & work collaboratively under minimal supervision to meet deadlines in high pressure environment.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

EA License No. 01C4394 • RCB No. 200007268E • Lim Jia Jie EA Registration No. R22108969

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