1 Year Contract KYC Operations Specialist

Our client is a reputable organization in the banking industry seeking a KYC Operations        Specialist to support client onboarding and due diligence activities.

Job Responsibilities

Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews for new account onboarding and periodic account reviews in accordance with regulatory and internal compliance requirements.

Perform customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring activities for individual and corporate clients.

Review and validate customer information, identification documents, corporate structures, and beneficial ownership details.

Conduct name screening and sanctions screening against regulatory watchlists, sanctions lists, politically exposed persons (PEP), adverse media, and internal blacklists.

Investigate and assess potential screening matches, false positives, and escalated alerts, ensuring accurate and timely resolution.

Analyze customer risk profiles and identify potential money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, or reputational risks.

Escalate suspicious findings and high-risk cases to Compliance, AML, or relevant stakeholders for further review.

Ensure KYC records and customer documentation are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Liaise with Relationship Managers, Business Units, Compliance, and Operations teams to obtain outstanding information and supporting documents.

Support regulatory audits, internal audits, and compliance reviews by providing required documentation and evidence.

Monitor changes in AML/CFT regulations, sanctions requirements, and internal policies to ensure compliance.

Assist in process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and implementation of best practices to improve operational efficiency and controls.

Ensure all KYC and screening activities are completed within established service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards.

Requirements

Minimum Degree in Banking, Finance, Business, or related disciplines

Prior experience in KYC, AML, Client Onboarding, Name Screening, Sanctions Screening, or Compliance Operations within the banking or financial services industry

Good understanding of AML/CFT regulations, MAS guidelines, sanctions requirements, and KYC/CDD/EDD processes

Experience using screening tools such as World-Check, FircoSoft, LexisNexis, Refinitiv, or similar platforms is advantageous

Additional Information

1-year contract position

Monthly salary: S$5,000 to S$7,000 (commensurate with experience)

Opportunity to gain exposure within a dynamic banking environment

Please send your application directly via janntan@recruitexpress.com.sg for a faster response.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.