Senior Analyst/Assistant Vice President, KYC CDD

Job Description & Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary due diligence reviews to support deal teams on prospective transactions.
• Collaborate with deal teams to understand requirements and resolve issues arising during the document procurement process.
• Prepare and analyze ownership, transaction, and funds flow structures based on client-provided documentation.
• Review KYC documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Perform due diligence checks using internal systems and external databases.
• Provide risk assessments, recommend mitigations, and ensure accurate data entry into eKYC systems, including independent validation of client documents.
• Prepare exception handling and risk assessment memoranda for trigger events, adverse findings, and new facility applications from existing clients.
• Draft preliminary assessment memoranda for cases involving deferred KYC completion in advisory transactions.
• Conduct periodic and trigger-based KYC reviews within defined timelines while minimizing rework.
• Review AML alerts escalated to the team and ensure timely investigation and closure.
• Support additional AML/KYC-related tasks, reporting, and project initiatives as required.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 4–7 years of relevant experience in corporate or project finance KYC.
• Candidates with comparatively less experience may be considered for a senior analyst position.
• Professional certifications in AML/KYC are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements related to KYC/AML (e.g., MAS Notice 626 or equivalent frameworks).
• High attention to detail with a proactive and well-organized approach to work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and online research tools.