1 Year Contract Name Screening Specialist (KYC) #Njn

1 Year Contract Name Screening Specialist Location: Chinatown 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 Jessica Nguyen Huynh Thanh Truc CEI Reg. No. R23113787 EA License No. 99C4599 We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.