Senior Analyst / Assistant Vice President, KYC Control Team

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is looking for a KYC Checker to review KYC cases and approve assessments for clients. This role involves conducting daily AML reviews and providing expert guidance on AML-related issues, collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least 3 years of experience in KYC Periodic Review for corporate customers. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 3 years of experience in KYC Periodic Review as a Checker for Corporate customers.
• Good knowledge of MAS regulation on AML and KYC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review KYC cases and approve assessments for new and existing customers.
• Conduct daily AML assessments and provide expert guidance on AML issues.
• Liaise with Front Office and Legal & Compliance on AML-related matters.

Skills

Risk analysis

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

KYC systems

Job description

Member of the KYC Control Team as a KYC Checker.

The KYC Checker reviews all KYC cases handled by the various departments of the bank and also plays the role of approver for some of the KYC reviews.

Responsibilities

• Conducting daily AML assessments and approval of KYC reviews for new and existing customers, at normal and enhanced due diligence level in line with AML policies and HO memoranda.
• Reviewer and approver for updates to customer information in KYC system.
• Interpreting and analysing KYC data to accurately risk access new and existing clients, making sound judgement calls in terms of escalation and risk mitigation.
• Conducting daily AML assessments of screening alerts in line with AML policies and HO memoranda, and to advice Front Office on issues in these reviews or transactions.
• Function as a subject matter expert on AML related issues, providing guidance to others where required, providing advice on customer due diligence that is risk based and proportionate, in accordance with regulatory guidance.
• Embed and improve the client screening process and adapt it to new technology as required.
• Liaise with Front Office and Legal & Compliance departments for AML related issues.
• Participation in ad hoc and project work as required.
• Conduct study meeting to other sections on AML related matters.
• Any other assignments from Dept/Group Head.

Requirements

• At least Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3 years of experience in KYC Periodic Review as a Checker for Corporate customers
• Able to link diverse information to build a full picture and spot inconsistencies
• Good knowledge of MAS regulation on AML and Sanctions requirements including KYC, Screening
• Good team player within the department and organization
• Good communications skills, hands on, independent and proactive in carrying out investigation on customers and/or transactions.
• Able to work with front office and back office