KYC Analyst (Private Banking) - 1-Year Contract

Profession: Compliance, Risk Management, and Anti-Money Laundering
Job Type: Contract (12 Months)
Location: Central

Salary: Up to $8,000 Per Month

Job Description

A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced KYC Analyst to join our dynamic team on a 12-month project. This role is central to our commitment to regulatory excellence and focuses on conducting high-quality KYC reviews for our Private Banking and High-Net-Worth clientele.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end KYC process, applying your subject matter expertise to ensure robust due diligence and compliance with MAS and HKMA regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to a critical function within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct end-to-end, holistic KYC reviews for Private Banking and High-Net-Worth-Individual (HNWI) customer profiles, ensuring strict adherence to internal policies and MAS/HKMA regulatory requirements.
Perform comprehensive Source of Wealth (SOW) benchmarking and narrative write-ups, exercising critical judgment to assess the plausibility and legitimacy of the customer's wealth.
Prepare clear and concise risk assessments, identifying potential AML/CFT concerns and escalating high-risk cases to senior management as appropriate.
Manage KYC cases effectively to meet internal deadlines and quality standards, ensuring timely completion.
Collaborate with Relationship Managers and other internal stakeholders to resolve documentation gaps and enhance the overall quality of KYC records.
Participate in status tracking, reporting, and project monitoring activities to ensure project milestones are met.
Contribute to team discussions and knowledge-sharing initiatives to uphold and promote best practices across the KYC function.

Job Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in KYC/AML roles, with a strong preference for backgrounds in private banking or wealth management.
Proven, practical experience in conducting holistic KYC reviews, with specific expertise in Source of Wealth (SOW) analysis and narrative write-ups.
Strong understanding and application of MAS and HKMA AML/CFT regulatory frameworks.
Prior involvement in AML/KYC remediation, refresh, or transformation projects within a financial institution is highly advantageous.
Excellent analytical, writing, and case handling skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage priorities.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in project tracking tools and MI reporting is a plus.
Must be willing and able to work onsite full-time.

If you are a meticulous KYC professional looking to apply your skills to a challenging and impactful project, we encourage you to apply.

Interested candidate please click APPLY to begin your job search journey and submit your CV.

PERSOL Singapore Pte Ltd . RCB No. 200007268E . EA License No. 01C4394
R1327265 (CHNG JINGWEI)

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