KYC Checker Specialist (Private Banking)

A client of ours within the Financial Sector, particularly within a Private Bank is looking for a KYC Checker Specialist.

Description

• KYC Review & Risk Assessment – Conduct thorough reviews of KYC profiles, assess source of wealth, identify risks in legal structures, and ensure client activities align with risk profiles.
• Transaction Monitoring & Escalation – Analyse client transactions, flag suspicious activities (e.g. unknown third parties), address sanctions/AML alerts, and escalate new risk indicators.
• Compliance & Documentation – Ensure all KYC/CDD issues are properly identified, documented, and completed within timelines, with clear rationale and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Advisory – Provide guidance on KYC/CDD matters to Front Office, management, and risk committees, while collaborating with internal teams and overseas offices.
• Governance & Continuous Improvement – Support reporting, maintain strong controls, uphold regulatory standards and ethical conduct, and drive process improvements by identifying recurring gaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 4-6 years of working experience within KYC / CDD within the banking industry, particularly within Private Banking
• Strong knowledge of the regulatory expectations (e.g. MAS 626 Notice & Guidelines) and enhanced due diligence practices, especially in SoW corroboration
• Good communication and interpersonal skills - the role requires to communicate effectively with Private Banking