Senior KYC Analyst

LMA RECRUITMENT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional bank in Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior KYC Analyst (Reviewer) to join their Branch Operations team. The successful candidate will ensure that all KYC activities meet internal and regulatory compliance standards across the corporate banking segment. Candidates must have more than 4 years of KYC experience and a solid understanding of MAS regulatory requirements. This role involves performing detailed KYC reviews, handling documentation, and maintaining data accuracy.

Qualifications

• More than 4 years of experience in KYC roles as an experienced checker.
• Strong background in corporate banking KYC (large corporates only).
• Excellent knowledge of MAS regulatory requirements and sanctions compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform Level 2 (Checker) reviews for customer onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Ensure compliance with group policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Validate accuracy, completeness, and reliability of customer KYC data.
• Compile and provide KYC reports and statistics for management reporting.

Skills

KYC compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline

Job description

We are partnering with a leading regional bank to hire an experienced Senior KYC Analyst (Reviewer) to join their Branch Operations team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that all Know Your Customer (KYC) activities meet internal and regulatory compliance standards across the corporate banking segment.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform Level 2 (Checker) reviews for customer onboarding, periodic reviews, and trigger-event reviews.
• Ensure all documentation and customer information comply with group policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Validate the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of customer KYC data.
• Conduct and document name screening checks during onboarding and review stages.
• Review and resolve alerts generated from daily batch name screenings of existing clients.
• Identify and elevate system or screening issues to the relevant stakeholders or vendors.
• Track the completion of periodic and trigger-event KYC reviews to ensure timely follow-up and closure.
• Send reminders to business units for upcoming reviews and initiate escalation when reviews are overdue.
• Maintain and update customer records and static data at every stage of the KYC process.
• Compile and provide KYC reports and statistics for management reporting.
• Handle document storage — scanning, archiving, and securing both physical and digital KYC files.
• Maintain files in shared drives, SharePoint, Filenet, and other designated repositories, ensuring compliance with audit standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline.
• More than 4 years of experience in KYC roles as an experienced checker
• Strong background in corporate banking KYC (large corporates only – not retail or SME).
• Excellent knowledge of MAS regulatory requirements and sanctions compliance.
• Solid understanding of risk management principles.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Confident and professional, with the ability to challenge discrepancies when necessary.
• Strong integrity and a proactive attitude toward maintaining compliance standards.

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