Our client in the private banking space is urgently hiring an experienced professional to join their Compliance team.
Senior Compliance Officer (Vice President level)
Objective of role
Ensure that the accounts opened and maintained with the Branch are in compliance with all applicable regulations
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform enhanced due diligence reviews of HR and PEP clients (For Account Opening and Periodic Review)
- Advise business on compliance and regulatory issues relating to KYC.
- Handles queries from the internal clients (AML Front Control/Front office/ operations)/external auditors and internal auditors in relation to KYC matters.
- Handles internal requests to liaise with IT department regarding system issues and enhancement. i.e. Nepal, Avaloq and Content Manager.
- Undertakes adhoc projects (if any) and management reporting preparation
Requirements :
- Degree or recognized professional qualifications, ideally in business, accounting or law.
- At least 8 years relevant KYC experience in a financial institution with knowledge of the Singapore regulations, i.e. Banking Act, SFA, FAA.
- Good communication and writing skills in English.
- Initiative and able to work independently.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player.
- Strong analytical and evaluative skills and attention to details.
- Good computer skills in MS Excel, Word & Powerpoint
- Contribute to execution excellence of the Bank’s new client onboarding process, complying with regulatory requirements, i.e. prompt turnaround time, prompt follow up on pending documents
EA License No. 16S8296 • EA Personnel Registration No. R21102756
