About Skill Vantage
At Skill Vantage, we connect talent with opportunity. We are committed to building flexible, growth-oriented work environments where professionals can thrive. Our focus is on empowering individuals through roles that offer genuine development, meaningful work, and the autonomy to perform at their best.
About the Role We are looking for a detail-driven Fintech KYC Specialist to join our team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting the onboarding of new financial clients by conducting thorough Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks in line with Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulatory requirements. You will work cross-functionally with compliance, operations, and client-facing teams to ensure that all onboarding processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and within regulatory timelines.
What You'll Do
- Conduct end-to-end KYC due diligence on new and existing clients, including identity verification, document review, and risk profiling
- Perform AML screening against sanctions lists, politically exposed persons (PEP) databases, and adverse media sources
- Assess client risk ratings and flag high-risk cases for Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) review
- Ensure all onboarding activities comply with MAS Notice requirements, including MAS Notice 626 (AML/CFT for Banks) or applicable sector-specific guidelines
- Maintain accurate and audit-ready records of all KYC checks, decisions, and escalations in the compliance management system
- Liaise with clients to obtain outstanding documentation and provide clear guidance on onboarding requirements
- Support periodic KYC reviews and refresh cycles for existing client portfolios
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of KYC processes, controls, and internal documentation
What We're Looking For
- Prior experience in a KYC, AML, compliance, or financial crime role within a bank, fintech, or financial institution
- Solid working knowledge of MAS regulatory requirements and Singapore's AML/CFT framework
- Familiarity with KYC and onboarding platforms, screening tools, or compliance management systems (e.g. World-Check, ComplyAdvantage, or similar)
- Strong analytical and investigative skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to interpret and apply regulatory guidelines to real-world client scenarios
- Effective communication skills for liaising with clients and internal stakeholders across functions
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business, or a related field; CAMS certification or equivalent is an advantage
Industry Staffing and Recruiting · Financial Services · Fintech
- Employment Type Full-Time
