KYC Analyst/Senior Analyst - Singapore

Job summary

Conduct client due diligence during onboarding and periodic reviews, ensuring compliance with AML/KYC obligations. Validate and verify KYC information through comprehensive research and cross referencing internal and external databases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Source of Wealth review in accordance with regulatory and industry standards and advise on assessment and corroboration gaps;
• Perform enhanced due diligence for customers with higher AML risk ratings, addressing complex compliance issues;
• Provide support to the Compliance function by handling ad hoc queries, evaluating sanctions alerts, and investigating transaction monitoring alerts for potential fraud;
• Document the rationale for escalating or dismissing sanctions and transaction alerts, stay updated on AML regulations, and co-lead a team ensuring quality and efficiency;

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., accounting, law) and a professional certification is a plus;
• 5+ years of experience in KYC, SOW, AML, forensic accounting, fraud investigation, or related fields, ideally within consulting, financial, accounting, or legal institutions;
• Basic understanding of KYC / AML regulations and money laundering schemes;
• Experience providing financial crime consulting to various banking sectors and skills in analyzing, drafting, and presenting reports;
• Strong team player with good communication, analytical, and report-writing skills, and a commitment to professional excellence;

Benefits

• Willingness to travel client's office when needed, participate in practice growth, and work under minimal supervision in a dynamic environment;

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