CONTRACT KYC ASSOCIATE (CORPORATE BANKING)

Job Description

  • 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.

Job Requirements

  • 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.

Salary: $5,000 to $6,000 Per Month