Responsibilities
- Conducting daily AML assessments and approval of KYC reviews for new and existing customers, at normal and enhanced due diligence level in line with AML policies and HO memoranda.
- Reviewer and approver for updates to customer information in KYC system.
- Interpreting and analysing KYC data to accurately risk access new and existing clients, making sound judgement calls in terms of escalation and risk mitigation.
- Conducting daily AML assessments of screening alerts in line with AML policies and HO memoranda, and to advice Front Office on issues in these reviews or transactions.
- Function as a subject matter expert on AML related issues, providing guidance to others where required, providing advice on customer due diligence that is risk based and proportionate, in accordance with regulatory guidance.
- Embed and improve the client screening process and adapt it to new technology as required.
- Liaise with Front Office and Legal & Compliance departments for AML related issues.
- Participation in ad hoc and project work as required.
- Conduct study meeting to other sections on AML related matters.
- Any other assignments from Dept/Group Head.
Requirements
- At least Bachelor’s degree
- At least 3 years of experience in KYC Periodic Review for Corporate customers
- Able to link diverse information to build a full picture and spot inconsistencies
- Good knowledge of MAS regulation on AML and Sanctions requirements including KYC, Screening
- Good team player within the department and organization
- Good communications skills, hands on, independent and proactive in carrying out investigation on customers and/or transactions.
- Able to work with front office and back office
