Assistant Vice President, KYC Control Team

Member of the KYC Control Team as a KYC Checker.

The KYC Checker reviews all KYC cases handled by the various departments of the bank and also plays the role of approver for some of the KYC reviews.

• 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.

• At least Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3 years of experience in KYC Periodic Review as a Checker 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