Kyc And Compliance Analyst (6 Months Contract) - Mnc
anonymous company - Singapore
new offer (25/06/2024)
job description
KYC Responsibilities for APAC
- Conduct KYC Due Diligence on clients and counterparties, ensuring compliance with the Group's KYC/AML, Financial Crime, and Sanctions regulations for both regulated and unregulated business areas.
- Collect and verify evidence of findings, maintaining a comprehensive audit trail of all actions taken.
- Assist with the execution of ad-hoc projects as required.
- Escalate issues promptly to operational management and process owners.
- Participate in all mandatory online or classroom training sessions at the departmental or individual level.
- Keep team databases and progress trackers updated with any developments.
- Perform periodic KYC reviews on existing clients and refresh relevant KYC information.
- Classify clients from a risk and regulatory perspective, identifying and escalating potential red flags and operational issues as appropriate.
- Work effectively with key stakeholders, using strong influencing skills to ensure mutually satisfactory resolutions of key issues, with clear understanding and agreement on respective responsibilities.
- Complete outgoing due diligence for companies within the Group, providing information to customers as requested.
- Manage personal caseloads and liaise with the wider KYC and compliance teams globally.
Compliance Responsibilities for APAC
- Actively follow up with new joiners and department heads (if necessary) to ensure timely completion of compliance training.
- Stay informed about APAC news that may impact business operations (e.G., new sanctions, increased political tension).
- Design and implement business reviews for APAC countries to identify potential risks (e.G., AML, ABC).
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders across countries and departments to understand potential issues and develop solutions to mitigate or prevent future occurrences.
- Perform additional or ad hoc duties as required to meet business needs.
- At least 5 years of experience in KYC and Compliance within financial services, shipping or energy trading.
- Experience with worldwide jurisdictional KYC/AML regulations.
- Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Prior experience with business tools for risk management with a focus on sanctions.
- Excellent communication skills required to liaise with counterparts overseas and also to exercise influence to construct solutions for potential issues.