The Opportunity
- This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the leading global banks.
- It is an opportunity for an experienced KYC Officer - Periodic Review to join their team
- This will start off as a 6 months contract
The Job
- Perform assessment on periodic reviews or trigger event reviews of existing relationships including but not limited to higher risk relationships. This includes reviewing the adequacy of source of wealth (SOW) corroboration, performing high level transaction review, identifying incremental AML or reputational risk via refreshed name screening.
- Conduct investigations on suspicious transactions/ activities surfaced during periodic review and prepare STR reports to the STRO.
- Liaise with relationship managers/ business compliance managers for issues and deficiencies identified during periodic review.
- Escalate issues identified in the periodic review process and providing practical solutions to the businesses.
- Providing advice to businesses on matters pertaining to periodic review of clients.
- Review and approve requests from Front Office to temporarily unblock accounts which are placed on enhanced monitoring.
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports to Senior Management on periodic review statistics in Singapore.
The Talent
- Minimum 3-4 years of AML experience (KYC review experience) in a private banking environment in Singapore.
- University degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent, or higher education.
- Professional certifications such as ACAMs or ICA would be an added advantage.
- Experience and familiarity in transaction review work would be required.
- Knowledgeable and sensitive to the risks and suspicious activities typical of private banking clients.
- Familiar with excel and preparation of statistics for reporting.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated personality with the ability to make things happen.
- Ability to work independently, determine priorities and meet deadlines.
Next Steps
- Drop your resume and contact us to follow-up, or send your resume to [email protected]
- Email Topic: Apply KYC Officer - Periodic Review
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Cecilia Sim Xin Yang
Personnel Registration No. R22105099
EA Licence No.91C2918
