Seeking a KYC candidate from a private banking background that has a strong understanding of SOW checks and has worked on remediation projects.

Role Summary
We are looking for a Senior KYC Analyst to join our Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) team located in Singapore and responsible for conducting screening checks. This role requires an individual to have a core focus in delivering high quality work within project deadlines and a proven ability to apply a consistent approach to KYC processes whilst adhering to regulatory requirements and client procedures.
 
This is a great opportunity to join our fast-growing business within our CLM department working with some of the world’s leading financial institutions. The preferred candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit with a ‘hands on’ pragmatic and flexible approach as we develop this fast-growing business area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing remediation / on-boarding and / or periodic KYC reviews for our client
• Evidence an in-depth understanding of the client’s Anti Money Laundering (AML) policy and related procedures, identifying new requirements, top ups or renewal of information/documentation held on file
• Sourcing of data from approved public sources using the methods outlined in policies and procedures.
• Construction of KYC files with the required information and documentation in accordance with the policy
• Established as go-to person for complex files, entity types, ownership structures etc.
• Review of Source of Wealth (SOW) based on risk levels to corroborate and identify any gaps
• Escalation to the appropriate teams where information cannot be sourced or provided / where prior exceptions have been granted on existing files and / or where additional sign off required to proceed
• Conducting screening checks using third party tools to identify Sanctions, PEPs, and Adverse Media in relation to the entities and related parties subject to screening policies and procedure
• Proactively identify issues or blockers to KYC completion and productivity and assist with the implementation of solutions

Job requirements
Essential Skills/Experience

• Name screening review and disposition with wealth and/or private banking background
• Review of client documentation and completing checklists for submission
• System workflow and updates
• Good knowledge of the end-to-end KYC and client on-boarding processes
• Extensive experience in AML/KYC due diligence roles
• Good knowledge of global AML/KYC regulations and industry guidelines
• Experience in performing due diligence on a broad range of corporate entity types from global jurisdictions
• Financial Crime Control skills
• Ability to process and understand large amounts of complex information
• Excellent attention to detail
• Fast learner with proactive approach and sense of urgency
• Ability to multitask, manage, prioritize and be accountable for own workload
• Adaptable and capable of being flexible
• Excellent professional communication skills, both verbal and in written form
• Ability to learn how to use multiple IT systems

Desirable

• Experience working within a consulting and/or service provider environment
• Experience working within investment and corporate banking
• BA/BSc Graduate degree or equivalent