about the company
Our client is a Bank looking to recruit a diligent and highly motivated AML/KYC Compliance Officer at the AVP level. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in safeguarding the bank from financial crime risks, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud, by ensuring strict adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and internal policies.
about the job
You will be a key member of the Compliance team playing a vital role in ensuring all AML controls are operating in accordance with the organisation's Compliance programme.
In addition, you will perform the following:
- Perform comprehensive Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for high-risk clients, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and complex structures.
- Verify client identity, beneficial ownership and business activities in accordance with MAS regulations (e.g., MAS Notice 626) and internal policies.
- Assess and assign appropriate AML risk ratings to clients.
- Utilize internal and external screening tools (e.g., World-Check, Factiva, regulatory databases) for sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening.
- Conduct in-depth investigations, gather additional information, and document findings clearly and concisely.
- Prepare and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) where necessary
- Provide timely and accurate AML/KYC advice and guidance to front office, operations, and other business units on all compliance matters.
- Guide and mentor junior AML team members
- Assist in the development, review, and implementation of AML/KYC policies, procedures, and controls.
- Organise training sessions to educate all staff on AML and CFT activities.
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skills and experience required
- Degree in Accountancy, Banking, Business or Law, or relevant professional qualification in financial services or audit
- Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in AML/KYC Compliance roles
- Proven experience in performing end to end CDD/EDD on corporate client structures
- Comprehensive knowledge of AML and relevant MAS regulations
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