Senior KYC Analyst - Checker

Senior KYC Analyst - Checker 
Location: Singapore
Contract: 12-month contract
Industry: Banking / Financial Services

We are looking for an experienced KYC Checker to join a leading global bank’s KYC / AML Operations team. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, reviewing KYC files and ensuring that client due diligence is completed accurately and in line with regulatory and internal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled KYC reviews for clients across different risk classes.
  
  
• Review and validate client information and documentation to ensure compliance with local regulations and internal KYC/AML standards.
  
  
• Conduct Client Identification, Verification and Screening, including reviewing information such as customer address, employment, employer and PEP/sanctions connections.
  
  
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), including adverse media, negative news and social media checks where required.
  
  
• Determine whether accounts are within the scope of KYC review requirements.
  
  
• Review KYC records and ensure they are complete, accurate and not past due.
  
  
• Partner with Relationship Managers, Outreach teams and internal stakeholders to obtain outstanding information required to complete KYC reviews.
  
  
• Perform Quality Control (QC) reviews and identify discrepancies or gaps prior to submission.
  
  
• Review and respond to discrepancies identified during Business Approval.
  
  
• Escalate any suspicious product usage or potential AML concerns to senior management for further review.
  
  
• Provide guidance on KYC procedures, system issues and procedural clarifications where required.
  
  
• Maintain high-quality standards and ensure KYC reviews meet the required quality threshold.
  
  
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within KYC / AML Operations.
  
  
• May be required to communicate directly with customers to obtain or clarify information.
  
  

Requirements

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in KYC, AML, Due Diligence or banking operations.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of AML/KYC policies, banking systems, applications and due diligence processes.
  
  
• Previous experience as a KYC Checker, Quality Control reviewer or KYC SME is highly preferred.
  
  
• Strong analytical and comprehension skills, with the ability to analyse and document large volumes of information.
  
  
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate review findings and dispositions.
  
  
• Strong understanding of controls and compliance standards.
  
  
• Detail-oriented, well-organised and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  
  
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
  
  
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  
  
• Results-oriented and able to work effectively as part of a team.
  
  
• Bachelor’s degree / University degree or equivalent experience.
  
  

How to Apply: Interested applicants, please click on the “Apply Now” to submit your updated resume.

Please note: Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Cheah Wei Ee
Team Lead - Contracting
EA Personnel No: R23114782
Peoplebank Singapore Pte Ltd | EA Licence No: 08C5248