AVP - FIG (Client CDD/KYC)

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of documentation and conduct CDD in a timely manner (FIG).
• To liaise with RMs on the required documentation
• Ensure that ongoing CDD reviews are conducted in tandem with internal process and policies
• Ensure data accuracy in systems and documentation
• Extraction of data from worksheets and reports for distribution to respective Business segments for necessary follow-up actions
• Assisting BUs to respond to various CDD enquiries, which may originate from the local authorities or from correspondent banks, over client’s profile
• Perform screening assessment and escalate material hits, where applicable for further clearance.
• Assisting the Team Leader in providing regular statistics and presentations for updating to Senior Management
• Participating in ad-hoc assignments and projects, e.g., audit, user acceptance testing etc. where required
• Providing advisory support to the BUs in CDD related matters, where applicable

Requirements:

• Tertiary holder and above
• Prior working experience of at least 4-6 years in KYC / CDD roles.
• Detail-oriented, yet able to think flexibly and independently to resolve problems
• Knowledge of MAS regulations will be an added advantage.
• Maintaining a high degree of knowledge in MAS 626 regulations and associated regulatory requirements for AML/CFT and Sanctions. 
• Emotionally mature and able to communicate maturely and independently with various stakeholders within the Bank
• Comfortable with data handling, and able to perform functions on Excel, such as VLOOKUP, Pivoting and generating various graphs / charts, etc.
• Attentive to details with a strong sense of interest in developing a career as a KYC / CDD specialist
• Good command of both written and spoken English. The ability to speak / read additional languages is an advantage
• Able to raise sensitive or potentially contentious issues in a constructive manner to arrive at appropriate solutions
• Self-driven and a team player with strong interpersonal skills to communicate, influence and negotiate
• Certification as an AFC specialist (e.g., CAMS / Diploma in AML, Governance and Risk) with a recognized institution will be an advantage
• Language required to “Mandarin / Chinese”.