Associate KYC Strategy

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct Corporate / Financial Institutions KYC checking review by evaluating and performing validation of completeness and accuracy of the KYC files in accordance with the relevant regulations, Group policies and procedures
• Liaise with Compliance, Front Office and Product Office in a timely manner to resolve issues identified
• Act as Team Leader/Sub-Team Leader and/or Checker by reviewing junior staff’s KYC work within the team
• Primarily responsible for collating feedback for monthly QA reports from various stakeholders, discuss with KYC makers/checkers and seek support from SGFC and present the final feedback to QA.
• Conduct RCA from the QA & QC reports to identify the error trend & knowledge gap.
• Dedicated SME (Subject Matter Expert) on KYC policy and MAS 626 requirements and conduct knowledge sharing sessions for the KCY team
• Responsible for keeping policies and procedures current and cascade timely updates to the KYC team
• Serve as the primary contact for the KYC team in query resolution with SGFC
• Collaborating with internal and external audit teams to provide information, explain processes, and address any audit findings or recommendations
• Identify and drive process improvements, procedural improvements and efficiencies
• Attend ad-hoc requests from Compliance and management with regards to KYC
• Maintain good working knowledge of industry trends, products, relevant laws and regulations
  

Job Requirements

• Degree Qualified
• Minimum 5 years of experience in KYC/AML in corporate or FI banking coverage
• Experience in end-to-end KYC process and KYC requirements
• Experience in FATF recommendations and MAS 626 requirements
• Proficient in Corporate or Financial Institutions KYC with experience handling different legal entity types including complex structures such as trusts, foundations, funds etc.
• Ability to conduct accurate screening, and to assess screening results in a meticulous manner in consideration of AML risk and apply logical thinking to finalize AML risk review
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to effectively interact with cross functional teams
• Ability to learn and demonstrate ongoing self-development. ‘Mentoring’ spirit to provide constructive advice to the team.
• Positive and proactive attitude in dealing with difficult tasks. Ability to multi-task and execute task with a sense of urgency and with ultimate goal of delivering tasks on time.
• CAMS and ICA certifications are a plus
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).