Job Overview:

We welcome high-calibre candidates who have experience in AML/KYC or client onboarding in financial institutions, and show interest in working in a fast-paced fintech environment. As a KYC Associate, you would act as a reviewer to conduct due-diligence on corporate clients of all risk ratings and high-risk individuals. You will play a critical role in ensuring our operations adhere to global compliance standards and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform Due Dilgence for corporate clients and Enhanced Due Dilgence for high-risk individuals, including PEPs, Adverse News, Sanctions, and other ML risk factors. Process account opening/ periodic reviews, maintenance requests and static data updating requests in a timely manner

• Ensure all documentation received is updated, accurate and completed.

• Analyze high-risk individual profiles to identify gaps in SOW information and corroboration.

• Perform name screening and desktop search on subject clients and their related parties. Ensure all the alert clearance records are properly documented with reasonable rationale.

• Identify ML risk associated with the client profile and write up an escalation report to Compliance/ RO when necessary.

• Comprehend AML/CFT regulation and internal group policy in order to advise the Sales and Customer Service team regarding KYC matters during client onboarding process

• Collaborate with technology teams to enhance KYC and risk assessment tools and processes.

• Assist with ad-hoc projects in relation to KYC matters during the client's lifecycle

• Collaborate with team members and act as checker to ensure KYC completion of corporate clients

Job Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in banks, forex / currency exchanges with account opening & periodic reviews experience

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent

• Familiar in performing CDD reviews/ screening via system

• Familiar in AML/KYC/Regulatory requirements which adhere to global standard

• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.

• Possess strong communication and analytical skills

• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to improve existing processes

• Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work well under pressure

• English and Mandarin are essential