AVP, SFDA-KYC (Contract)

• Bachelor's Degree with experience in corporate/ project finance KYCs preferred.
• Certifications in AML would be an added advantage.
• Familiar with regulatory requirements pertaining to KYC/ AML eg MAS Notice 626.
• Meticulous, proactive, organized and motivated.
• Team player who is able to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and communicate effectively with internal and possibly external customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and internet search tools.

• Perform preliminary due diligence checks for deal teams for new potential deals.
• Engage in discussions with deal teams to understand and help to resolve issues that may arise during the document procurement process.
• Drawing up ownership structures, transaction structures and funds flow structures from documents provided by clients.
• Review and ensure documents collected for KYCs are complete and properly certified in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Perform various due diligence checks on clients on external and internal platforms and databases.
• In addition to providing adequate mitigations and thorough risk assessments, ensure accurate data inputs on eKYC and conduct independent validation on documents provided by clients.
• Raise exceptional handling memos where required. Conduct risk assessments to address on trigger events and for existing clients applying for new facilities.
• Raise preliminary assessment memo for deferred completion of KYC for advisory transactions.
• Conduct annual KYC reviews/ trigger reviews within stipulated timeframe and with minimal reworks.
• Review daily AML alerts escalated to the department and ensure prompt and timely closure of alerts.
• Handle queries from Legal and Compliance Department in relation to the KYCs/counterparty check sheets submitted.
• Provide support on other AML/ KYC related matters (including reports/ projects) as may be required.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation