
SA/AVP, KYC & AML
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Source of Wealth (SoW) Review:
- Conduct thorough reviews of clients' Source of Wealth (SoW) to ensure plausibility and appropriate corroboration, utilizing advanced analytical techniques and industry best practices.
- Ensure detailed calculations support the client's wealth accumulation journey, providing clear and detailed documentation that traces the origin and growth of funds over time.
- Transaction Monitoring and Analysis:
- Monitor and analyze securities movements to identify suspicious patterns and unusual activities.
- Prepare detailed reports on findings and provide strategic recommendations for further action including filing of suspicious activity reports / de-risking of customer.
- Screening and Risk Assessment:
- Perform document gap analysis for corporate customers, including complex structures to verify shareholders and beneficial owners.
- Conduct negative media, PEP, and sanctions screening against internal and external watchlists to comply with MAS, OFAC, UN and EU regulations.
- Perform screening alerts disposition, customer due diligence, and AML risk assessments.
- Escalate concerns related to customer due diligence and screening alerts for appropriate approvals.
- Ensure compliance with KYC procedures and AML policies.
- Client Management:
- Manage client responses to KYC requirements and resolve documentation-related queries.
- Suggest pragmatic solutions where there are reasonable challenges in submitting necessary documents without compromising the regulatory controls.
- Policy Development, Innovation and Training:
- Develop and implement innovative AML policies to strengthen controls and enhance customer efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement in the team's output in terms of quality and efficiency.
- Coach and train KYC AML staff to develop a deep understanding of KYC requirements and workflows.
- Foster a culture of critical thinking, analysis, documentation, and operational efficiency.
- Stay updated on emerging AML trends and regulatory changes to ensure the organization remains compliant and proactive.
- Solid experience (at-least 5 years) in the finance industry in AML/KYC, sanctions and change environment.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of AML KYC regulations, especially Singapore regime and Transaction Monitoring typologies.
- Proven in depth change management experience using a variety of change management methodologies including experience implementing changes to business processes, technologies and systems.
- Expertise in global AML standards and best practices.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex AML/KYC processes and projects.
- Ability to use sound judgment to determine due diligence quality and if meets regulatory standards.
- Ability to apply regulatory guidance to review and improve process in absence of written policy.
- AML certification such as ICA or CAMS is preferred.
- Familiar with KYC Screening tools such as Refinitiv, Lexis Nexis.
- Excellent verbal & written communication and presentation skills.
- Meticulous, coupled with the ability to work under critical timelines.