KYC Analyst - Private Banking (1-Year Contract)

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD is seeking a KYC Analyst for a 1-year contract in Private Banking in Singapore. You will perform end-to-end periodic reviews to ensure AML/CFT compliance and that client profiles are accurate and up to date.

You will assess SOW and SOF, review risk profiles and sanctions, and coordinate with Relationship Managers, Compliance, and Operations to obtain missing documents. The role requires 3–8 years of KYC/AML experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Banking, Finance, Business, Accountancy, Law or related discipline.
• 3–8 years of experience in KYC, CDD, EDD, Periodic Review or AML within Private Banking/Wealth Management.
• Hands-on experience assessing SOW and SOF for HNW and UHNW clients.
• Familiarity with sanctions screening, PEP screening, adverse media review, and client risk assessments.
• Excellent communication skills to engage Relationship Managers and Compliance teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with KYC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end periodic reviews for Private Banking clients in accordance with AML/CFT regulatory requirements and internal KYC policies.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of client profiles to ensure information remains accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Assess and validate clients' Source of Wealth (SOW) and Source of Funds (SOF) through documentary evidence and supporting information.
• Analyse customer risk profiles and perform risk assessments based on customer activities, jurisdictions, products, and transaction behaviour.
• Identify KYC documentation gaps, inconsistencies, or potential financial crime risks, and recommend appropriate remediation actions.
• Liaise closely with Relationship Managers, Compliance, and Operations teams to obtain outstanding KYC documents and clarify client information.
• Review complex client structures, including trusts, offshore entities, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), where applicable.
• Conduct name screening, PEP, sanctions, and adverse media reviews in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure periodic reviews are completed accurately within established service level agreements (SLAs) and regulatory timelines.
• Escalate high-risk cases, unusual findings, or potential AML concerns to Compliance for further assessment.

Skills

KYC

AML

CDD

EDD

Periodic Review

SOW verification

SOF verification

Education

Degree in Banking, Finance, Business, Accountancy, Law

Tools

KYC platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD is seeking a KYC Analyst for a 1-year contract in Private Banking in Singapore. You will perform end-to-end periodic reviews to ensure AML/CFT compliance and that client profiles are accurate and up to date.

You will assess SOW and SOF, review risk profiles and sanctions, and coordinate with Relationship Managers, Compliance, and Operations to obtain missing documents. The role requires 3–8 years of KYC/AML experience and strong communication skills.