Senior KYC Reviewer

LMA RECRUITMENT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional bank in Singapore is seeking a Senior KYC Reviewer to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards in corporate banking. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of KYC experience, a relevant Bachelor’s degree, and strong knowledge of MAS regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include conducting KYC reviews, validating customer data, and maintaining compliance standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform Level 2 (Checker) reviews for customer onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Ensure documentation complies with group policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Validate accuracy and reliability of customer KYC data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compliance knowledge

Proactive attitude

Risk management understanding

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 (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 escalation 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 a 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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