KYC & Sanctions Screening Specialist (AML/Compliance)

BANK OF CHINA LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BANK OF CHINA LIMITED in Singapore seeks a KYC/AML specialist to conduct name screening, sanctions checks, and risk assessments within service level agreements. You will investigate alerts, liaise with Relationship Managers and Compliance, and ensure timely resolution.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in KYC/AML or related compliance operations in banking. Mandarin fluency is preferred to liaise with HQ in China.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Banking, Finance, Business or related field is required.
• 2 years of experience in KYC, AML, Client Onboarding, Name Screening, Sanctions Screening, or Compliance Operations in banking/financial services.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, MAS guidelines, sanctions requirements, and KYC/CDD/EDD processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct name screening and sanctions screening against regulatory watchlists and internal blacklists.
• Investigate and assess potential screening matches, false positives, and escalated alerts.
• Analyze customer risk profiles and identify money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, or reputational risks.
• Escalate suspicious findings to Compliance, AML, or stakeholders for review.
• Liaise with Relationship Managers, Business Units, Compliance, and Operations to obtain information and supporting documents.
• Ensure KYC and screening activities meet SLAs and quality standards.

Skills

KYC

AML

Onboarding

Screening

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Screening Platforms

Job description

BANK OF CHINA LIMITED in Singapore seeks a KYC/AML specialist to conduct name screening, sanctions checks, and risk assessments within service level agreements. You will investigate alerts, liaise with Relationship Managers and Compliance, and ensure timely resolution.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in KYC/AML or related compliance operations in banking. Mandarin fluency is preferred to liaise with HQ in China.