KYC & CDD Onboarding Specialist AVP

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch) is seeking a diligent KYC/AML specialist to perform due diligence, supervise document collection, and validate eKYC data for advisory deals in Singapore. You will work closely with deal teams to resolve procurement issues and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires a degree related to finance or compliance, familiarity with MAS Notice 626, and strong communication skills to interact with internal and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with KYC/AML relevance preferred.
• AML certifications would be an added advantage.
• Familiar with MAS Notice 626.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary due diligence checks for deal teams on new potential deals.
• Engage with deal teams to understand and troubleshoot document procurement issues.
• Draw ownership, transaction, and funds flow structures from client documents.
• Review KYCs for completeness and regulatory/internal certification standards.
• Conduct varied due diligence on clients across external/internal platforms.
• Provide mitigations and risk assessments; validate data inputs on eKYC.
• Raise memos for exceptional handling and trigger events, including existing clients.

Skills

Meticulous

Proactive

Organized

Motivated

Team player

Multitasking

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with experience in corporate/project finance KYCs preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet search tools

Job description

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch) is seeking a diligent KYC/AML specialist to perform due diligence, supervise document collection, and validate eKYC data for advisory deals in Singapore. You will work closely with deal teams to resolve procurement issues and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires a degree related to finance or compliance, familiarity with MAS Notice 626, and strong communication skills to interact with internal and external