Compliance Officer (ID: 612675), $9K, 6 month contract, Private Banking

This position reports to Head of KYC.

Objective Summary       
Ensure that the accounts opened and maintained with the Branch are in compliance with all applicable regulations

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform enhanced due diligence reviews of PEP (and any other high risk) clients (Focus on Periodic Review)
• Advise business on compliance and regulatory issues relating to KYC.
• Handles queries from the internal clients (AML Front Control/Front office/ operations)/external auditors and internal auditors in relation to KYC matters.
• Handles internal requests to liaise with IT department regarding system issues and enhancement. i.e. Nepal, Avaloq and Content Manager.
• Undertakes ad-hoc projects (if any) and management reporting preparation
• Unblocking of transactions

Key Performance indicators:

• Ability to identify KYC issues and ensure client meets regulatory and internal requirements before account opening
• Ability to perform KYC reviews and name hits review promptly
• Assessment of risk and daily BAU KYC related matters (i.e. unblocking of transactions)

Requirements  

• Degree or recognized professional qualifications, ideally in business, accounting or law
• At least 5 years relevant KYC experience in a financial institution with knowledge of the Singapore regulations, i.e. Banking Act, SFA, FAA.
• Good communication and writing skills in English.
• Initiative and able to work independently.
• Good computer skills in MS Excel, Word & Powerpoint
• Contribute to execution excellence of the Bank’s new client onboarding process, complying with regulatory requirements, i.e. prompt turnaround time, prompt follow up on pending documents

Key Competencies

• Possesses sound regulatory and Compliance  knowledge
• Able to handle demands from front office and manage the relationships with other stakeholders (e.g. RMs, auditors, management)
• Strong ability to handle stress and has excellent time management skills.

For interested parties, please send resume to [email protected]

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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