KYC Analyst / Senior Analyst- 12 Month Contract

ARGYLL SCOTT CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore seeks a compliance professional to conduct KYC due diligence and ensure adherence to AML regulations. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in banking and financial crime, along with strong analytical and reporting skills. The role requires a dynamic approach, ability to work under minimal supervision, and a commitment to professional excellence, with immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in KYC, SOW, AML, or related fields.
• Experience in financial crime consulting across banking sectors.
• Basic understanding of anti-money laundering regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence during onboarding and reviews.
• Validate and verify KYC information through research.
• Perform enhanced due diligence for high-risk customers.
• Support the compliance function with investigations and alerts.

Skills

KYC policies and procedures

AML compliance

Fraud investigation

Analytical skills

Report writing

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field

Professional certification

Job description

• 12 Month Contract with a global leading organisation.
• Salary negotiable, depending on level of experience.
• Previous experience in Private Banking would be advantageous.
• A thorough knowledge of KYC policies and procedures in a Banking environment is essential, and some exposure to Source of Wealth / Funds is highly preferred.
• Immediate Start is available and preferred.

Work you’ll do

Conduct client due diligence during onboarding and periodic reviews, ensuring compliance with AML/KYC obligations.

Validate and verify KYC information through comprehensive research and cross referencing internal and external databases.

Identify and escalate cases involving politically exposed persons and customers with medium to high AML risk.

Perform enhanced due diligence for customers with higher AML risk ratings, addressing complex compliance issues.

Conduct Source of Wealth review in accordance with regulatory and industry standards and advise on assessment and corroboration gaps; perform subsequent uplift to required standards.

Provide support to the Compliance function by handling ad hoc queries, evaluating sanctions alerts, and investigating transaction monitoring alerts for potential fraud.

Document the rationale for escalating or dismissing sanctions and transaction alerts, stay updated on AML regulations, and co-lead a team ensuring quality and efficiency.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., accounting, law) and a professional certification is a plus.

5+ years of experience in KYC, SOW, AML, forensic accounting, fraud investigation, or related fields, ideally within consulting, financial, accounting, or legal institutions.

Basic understanding of KYC / AML regulations and money laundering schemes.

Experience providing financial crime consulting to various banking sectors and skills in analyzing, drafting, and presenting reports.

Strong team player with good communication, analytical, and report-writing skills, and a commitment to professional excellence.

Willingness to travel client’s office when needed, participate in practice growth, and work under minimal supervision in a dynamic environment.