Compliance Specialist (KYC/CDD), Foreign Bank
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for new client onboarding, periodic reviews, and trigger-event reviews involvinghigh-risk individual and corporate clients, including Trusts, Funds, VCCs, SWIFT RMA, and Correspondent Banking relationships.
- Review client documentation to ensure compliance with AML/CFT regulations, sanctions requirements, FATCA, CRS, and the Bank's internal KYC policies and procedures.
- Identify potential AML/CFT risks, suspicious activities, and unusual transaction patterns, and escalate findings in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.
- Provide KYC/CDD advisory support to Business Units and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve due diligence and compliance-related matters.
- Prepare and maintain AML/KYC reports, review trackers, management reports, and compliance records.
- Support audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance reporting by providing documentation, data, and analysis as required.
- Conduct KYC/CDD awareness sessions and stay updated on regulatory developments, financial crime typologies, and industry best practices.
- Contribute to process improvements and support ongoing AML/KYC and compliance initiatives.
Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience within financial services, including at least 2 years of AML/KYC/CDD compliance experience.
- Strong experience handling high-risk and complex client structures, including corporate entities, Trusts, Funds, VCCs, Correspondent Banking, and SWIFT RMA reviews.
- Good understanding of MAS Notice 626, AML/CFT regulations, sanctions compliance, and FATCA/CRS requirements.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills with high attention to detail.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- ACAMS or ICA certification is advantageous.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence:11C3793 | Nurul Amirah | Registration No: R22108940