AML (KYC/CDD) Compliance Officer

Job Description

1. Engage customer-facing Departments / Business Units on their onboarding, periodic, triggered KYC / CDD reviews of their customers i.e. from Retail Banking (Individuals and Entities), Corporate Banking including Loan Syndication, Financial Institutions, Custodian Services and Priority Banking/Wealth Management (High Net Worth).

2. Act as KYC/CDD Checker and independently review and assess Makers (from Business Units) submissions of onboarding, periodic and triggered KYC / CDD reviews, against the Branch AML Policy & Procedure (P&P) requirements and provide approval/concurrence.

3. Advise and provide guidance to Maker in adhering to the Branch AML P&P requirements.

4. Monitor the Departments onboarding/periodic/triggered KYC/CDD reviews status and report to AML Supervisor, Department Head and Branch Management.

5. Monitor Departments AML compliance standards and escalate to AML Supervisor and Department Head on any identified issue(s).

6. Conduct relevant Monitoring and Testing in AML areas, in accordance with Annual Branch Compliance Testing/Monitoring Policy and Plan.

7. Upload names and clear triggered hits in AML screening systems.

8. Maintain the internal Branch Watchlists in various AML screening systems.

9. Draft STR filing, where required, and seek internal approval.

10. Any other matters as assigned by AML Supervisor and Department Head.

Requirements

1. A Bachelor's Degree.

2. Minimum 7 years of relevant KYC/CDD compliance experience, preferably worked or is working in Compliance Department in Banks.

3. Familiar with the MAS AML Notices and Guidelines applicable to a Full Bank licensed in Singapore, ACIP Industry Guidance Papers.

4. Candidates with relevant ICA or ACAMS qualifications would be advantageous.

5. Able to read and write reasonably well, with strong research and analytical skills.

6. Able to think logically and work well independently with limited guidance and tight timelines.