KYC Analyst
Summary
Reviews and approves client onboarding documents for private banking, ensuring compliance with AML/CFT regulations and validating source of wealth/funds.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform first-level reviews of KYC profiles submitted by the Front Office to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal standards before approval.
- Assist the Front Office in resolving KYC documentation gaps and ensuring all required information is obtained.
- Conduct client name screening against internal and external databases to identify sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and adverse media.
- Perform adverse news screening and internet research to identify potential financial crime or reputational risks.
- Source and review supporting documentation, public records, news articles, and online information to validate client declarations.
- Review and assess Source of Wealth (SOW) and Source of Funds (SOF) documentation for Private Banking clients to ensure adequacy and regulatory compliance.
- Identify discrepancies, escalate high-risk findings, and recommend appropriate actions in accordance with AML/CFT policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Banking, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in KYC/CDD/AML operations within a Private Banking or Wealth Management environment.
- Hands-on experience performing KYC reviews, client onboarding, and periodic reviews.
- Strong experience reviewing Source of Wealth (SOW) and Source of Funds (SOF) documentation for Private Banking clients.
- Experience conducting name screening, sanctions screening, PEP screening, and adverse media checks.
- Familiarity with AML/CFT regulations and regulatory requirements applicable to Private Banking.
Thanks, and Best Regards
Karanam Vijaya Kiran
(EA Registration no: R1443178)
HP:+65 92333815
Recruitment Manager
Helius Technologies Pte Ltd (EA Licence No: 11C3373)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-karanam-68462131/