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Compliance Analyst, Due Diligence (KYC/KYB)
Singapore
About the Role
As part of our expanding business and regulatory obligations, we are seeking a meticulous and driven Compliance Due Diligence Analyst to join our Compliance team. This role is crucial to maintaining our high standards of regulatory compliance and risk management as a Major Payment Institution.
You will operate as part of the second line of defense, take charge of our ongoing due diligence process, and assist with periodic reviews and client onboarding reviews. The role focuses predominantly on our corporate and institutional client base, with some exposure to individual retail clients.
What You Will Do
- Trigger Event Reviews: Perform ongoing due diligence where there are changes to client information, ownership structures, adverse news, or other relevant developments.
- Onboarding Review: Act as a second line reviewer for client onboarding cases, assessing KYC documentation, risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to internal AML/CFT standards.
- Periodic Client Reviews: Conduct risk-based periodic reviews on existing clients to ensure compliance with internal policies and MAS requirements.
- Risk Mitigation: Assess, identify and recommend account controls/restriction in order to mitigate MLTF risks posed by high-risk clients in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory standards.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain thorough documentation of reviews and decisions made, supporting audit and regulatory requests.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with Commercial, Legal, Operations, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate due diligence processes.
- Regulatory Awareness: Keep abreast of MAS regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices to ensure compliance measures remain current and effective.
What We Are Looking For
- Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in compliance, AML, or KYC/due diligence roles within financial services, preferably in payments, banks, or fintech.
- Basic understanding of MAS regulatory expectations, particularly under the Payment Services Act.
- Familiarity with corporate structures, beneficial ownership, and AML/CFT red flags.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and investigative skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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