KYC Analyst

THE ROLE

We are expanding our team and have an exciting opportunity for a Junior KYC Analyst to join our Singapore based team working in our Compliance department and reporting into our Head of Compliance/MLRO. Candidates will demonstrate internship experience in an AML / Compliance role or in an Onboarding & Reviews role in a Financial Services company.

Key Responsibilities:

. Manage and co-ordinate the on-boarding process seamlessly for the client from start to finish to ensure a smooth transition from onboarding client to active client

. Communicate efficiently with the respective client and/or broker to gather all necessary information

. Responsible for coordinating all KYC documentation request and adopting a right first time approach to avoid multiple queries

. Responsible for ensuring all client documentation is handled and filed appropriately in line with our policies

. Provide regular, timely progress updates to both the Head of Compliance and Brokers, in both written and verbal formats

. Responsible for liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely resolution to issues that arise during the course of on-boarding

. Perform AML/KYC due diligence client reviews on corporate clients with different legal structures and in various jurisdictions to ensure the firm's AML & KYC requirements are met

. Identify, review and disposition of all PEP's, Sanctions and Adverse media at onboarding stage assessing the risks posed to the firm

. Classify clients from a risk and regulatory perspective

. Investigate and escalate all suspicious activity and financial crime (AML & Fraud) related issues with relevant proposals to protect the business

. Conduct periodic reviews and refresh KYC documents of existing client in accordance with their risk banding

. Effectively manage KYC inbox ensuring all emails are responded to

. Ensure that all queries are answered promptly and in full

. Ensure that all processes are followed, and trackers are updated accurately

. Maintain PEP, Sanctions and adverse media list

. Assist in structuring and implementing the Firm's Continuous Professional Development Program

. Monitor any material changes that may impact the risk status of client files.

. Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require.

Risk Related Responsibilities

. Support a risk and compliance aware culture and comply with FIS company policies

. Ensure full awareness of and adhere to internal policies that relate to the role or any relevant other activities

Training

. Complete any mandatory training required by the company and required deadlines

. Maintain own Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Key Competencies / Skills:

. Demonstrate knowledge of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies with emphasis on Money Laundering & MAS regulations

. Possess good knowledge of onboarding process from start to finish, such as KYC/client risk rating, suspicious activity reporting, client screening/sanctions requirements, and risk assessment

. Knowledge of high risk indicators and revision of complex structures and entity types including Trusts, Funds overseas jurisdictions (BVI, Channel Islands, Cayman Islands etc)

. Possess some knowledge of regulatory requirements in other jurisdictions i.e. UK, Europe, US

. Team Player - collaborative but also able to work independently with minimal supervision

. Strong written and verbal communications skills

. Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment

. Strong work ethics, striving for the success of a small team

. Excellent attention to detail combined with inherent ability to prioritise work

. Excellent interpersonal skills, working well with others and diverse groups / personalities

. Adaptable to change and willing to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive approach.

Benefits
Our rapidly growing business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers.

. Learning & Development / CPD opportunities

. Employee Assistance Programme

. Private healthcare

. 25 days holiday