1 Year Contract Name Screening Specialist
Our client is a reputable organization in the banking industry seeking a Name Screening Specialist to support client onboarding and due diligence activities.
Job Responsibilities
• Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews for new account onboarding and periodic account reviews in accordance with regulatory and internal compliance requirements.
• Perform customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring activities for individual and corporate clients.
• Review and validate customer information, identification documents, corporate structures, and beneficial ownership details.
• Conduct name screening and sanctions screening against regulatory watchlists, sanctions lists, politically exposed persons (PEP), adverse media, and internal blacklists.
• Investigate and assess potential screening matches, false positives, and escalated alerts, ensuring accurate and timely resolution.
• Analyze customer risk profiles and identify potential money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, or reputational risks.
• Escalate suspicious findings and high-risk cases to Compliance, AML, or relevant stakeholders for further review.
• Ensure KYC records and customer documentation are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with Relationship Managers, Business Units, Compliance, and Operations teams to obtain outstanding information and supporting documents.
• Support regulatory audits, internal audits, and compliance reviews by providing required documentation and evidence.
• Monitor changes in AML/CFT regulations, sanctions requirements, and internal policies to ensure compliance.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and implementation of best practices to improve operational efficiency and controls.
• Ensure all KYC and screening activities are completed within established service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards.
Requirements
• Minimum Degree in Banking, Finance, Business, or related disciplines
• Prior experience in KYC, AML, Client Onboarding, Name Screening, Sanctions Screening, or Compliance Operations within the banking or financial services industry
• Good understanding of AML/CFT regulations, MAS guidelines, sanctions requirements, and KYC/CDD/EDD processes
• Experience using screening tools such as World-Check, FircoSoft, LexisNexis, Refinitiv, or similar platforms is advantageous
Additional Information
• 1-year contract position
• Monthly salary: S$4,000 to S$6,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Opportunity to gain exposure within a dynamic banking environment
Please send your application directly via janntan@recruitexpress.com.sg for a faster response.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
(Jann) Tan Wei Ying (R1103708)
Email Address: janntan@recruitexpress.com.sg
Recruit Express Pte Ltd
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