KYC Operations Specialist (Checker) | Contract | Bank

Manpower Staffing Services (S) Pte Ltd - Head Office; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Singapore is seeking a KYC/AML specialist to manage compliance reviews, conduct customer screenings, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 6-7 years of relevant experience in Corporate Banking. Strong analytical skills and customer service orientation are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of KYC/AML experience with Corporate Banking clients.
• AML certification is a plus.
• Proficient in Singapore AML/CFT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and update KYC profiles according to schedule.
• Conduct transaction reviews to identify abnormalities.
• Perform quality control checks on KYC reviews.
• Engage customers for required KYC documents.

Skills

KYC experience

AML knowledge

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Banking, Finance, or related discipline

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Periodic & Event-Driven Reviews
   • Review and update KYC profiles for existing customers according to the review schedule.
   • Conduct transaction reviews to identify abnormalities requiring further investigation.
   • Perform trigger event reviews, assess customer business activities, and conduct AML risk assessments.
2. KYC Checker Review
   • Conduct quality control (QC) checks on KYC reviews, identify deficiencies, and approve KYC tasks.
   • Guide makers to ensure KYC reviews meet the Bank\'s internal standards and regulatory requirements.
3. Documentation Review
   • Engage with customers to obtain required KYC information and documents, addressing queries while maintaining a customer-oriented approach.
   • Ensure all collected information and documents are compliant with regulatory requirements.
4. Screening
   • Perform customer name screening against relevant lists; manage and mitigate screening hits for prospective and existing customers.
   • Conduct outreach to customers to resolve screening alerts and obtain necessary information.
5. Transaction Monitoring
   • Investigate transaction monitoring alerts by liaising with customers for required information.
   • Evaluate the completeness of responses and follow up where necessary.
6. Other Responsibilities
   • Participate in system and process enhancement projects and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
   • Manage day-to-day stakeholder interactions, resolving issues with Compliance, Operations, and AML teams.
   • Support urgent requests and ad-hoc projects.
   • Prepare data for tracking Book of Work completion and Management Information (MI) reporting.
   • Drive process improvements and contribute to operational efficiency initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Banking, Finance or any related discipline.
• 6-7 years of KYC/AML experience working with Corporate Banking clients, including client-facing experience.
• AML certification would be good to have.
• Proficiency in Singapore AML/CFT regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, delivering commitments on time with minimal supervision.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to overcome challenges using creative thinking and innovative solutions.

Jireli Gem Mejia Cabria EA License No.: 02C3423 Personnel Registration No.: R1434374

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