KYC Analyst 12 Month Contract

12-Month Contract with a Global Leading Organisation

• We are representing our client to hire for two levels of this role, with the final offer based on the candidate’s experience and realistic expectations in line with current or previous compensation.

• Immediate availability is preferred

• Prior experience in Retail Banking is highly advantageous

• In-depth knowledge of KYC policies and procedures within a banking environment is essential

• This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation and contribute to critical banking operations on a fixed-term basis.

Work you’ll do

• Conduct client due diligence during onboarding and periodic reviews, ensuring full compliance with AML/KYC regulatory requirements.

• Validate and verify KYC information through in-depth research and cross-referencing of internal systems and external databases.

• Identify and escalate cases involving politically exposed persons (PEPs) and clients with medium to high AML risk profiles.

• Perform enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients, addressing complex compliance matters and ensuring thorough documentation.

• Conduct Source of Wealth (SoW) assessments in line with regulatory and industry standards; provide guidance on validation gaps and implement necessary enhancements.

• Support the Compliance team in handling ad hoc queries, assessing sanctions alerts, and investigating suspicious transaction monitoring alerts related to potential fraud.

• Document the rationale behind escalations or dismissals of sanctions and transaction alerts, ensuring audit-readiness and transparency.

• Stay abreast of evolving AML regulations and best practices; co-lead team efforts to drive operational quality and process efficiency.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., accounting, law) and a professional certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in KYC, SOW, AML, forensic accounting, fraud investigation, or related fields, ideally within consulting, financial, accounting, or legal institutions.
• Basic understanding of KYC / AML regulations and money laundering schemes.
• Experience providing financial crime consulting to various banking sectors and skills in analyzing, drafting, and presenting reports.
• Strong team player with good communication, analytical, and report-writing skills, and a commitment to professional excellence.
• Willingness to travel client’s office when needed, participate in practice growth, and work under minimal supervision in a dynamic environment.

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Goh Sok Hwee, Florence (Wu Shuhui)
EA Reg No: R1326770