Description

KYC Client Verification Senior Analyst

Our client is a leading organization committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and operational excellence. The culture emphasizes integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement, making it an ideal environment for experienced candidates seeking a meaningful role in KYC processes. This position involves completing accurate KYC profiles for new and existing customers, performing screening, review, and documentation to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. It plays a vital role in supporting the company's commitment to compliance and risk management within a dynamic, on-site environment.

Role Overview:

The KYC Client Verification Senior Analyst will be responsible for managing end-to-end KYC activities, ensuring all customer profiles and due diligence processes are conducted efficiently and accurately. This role supports the organization's compliance framework by reviewing, updating, and verifying client information, contributing to effective risk assessment and regulatory adherence.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a KYC role within a full banking environment
• Proven expertise in reviewing and documenting customer relationships, including medium and high-risk entities such as PEPs or complex structures
• Deep knowledge of KYC/CDD procedures and regulatory guidance, including UK, SG, and HK regulations
• Technical ability to write database queries and understand database structures from a business and IT perspective
• Strong Excel and VBA skills
• Fluency in Chinese/Mandarin, with the ability to perform basic business translation
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Results-oriented with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure
• Effective stakeholder engagement and professionalism in managing demanding stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete accurate KYC profiles for new customers using internal systems or update existing profiles
• Perform screening on all new/existing customers and related parties, including third-party payment requests
• Collaborate with the Business and Client On-Boarding Team to source additional documentation where necessary
• Review and prepare KYC documentation for approval by the Quality Control team, ensuring professional presentation and clear rationale
• Upload documents onto the KYC system and store in local shared drives; ensure physical files are sent to storage
• Assist the business with KYC process queries, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and industry standards
• Maintain progress logs and support the production of reports and management information
• Contribute to team meetings, including minute taking and follow-up actions
• Escalate process issues or gaps with proposed solutions
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and manage the Group Inbox on a rotational basis
• Provide ad-hoc support to other streams within the KYC team as directed by the KYC Manager

Requirements:

• Right to work in the relevant location
• At least 4 years of end-to-end KYC experience in a banking environment
• Experience with reviewing and documenting complex customer relationships, especially medium/high risk and PEPs
• Knowledge of UK, SG, and HK customer due diligence regulations (e.g., Money Laundering Regulations, JMLSG, MAS 626, HKAMLO)
• Technical skills in database querying and understanding structure
• IT literacy with adaptability to new software systems
• Strong Excel and VBA proficiency
• Fluency in Chinese/Mandarin, with translation capabilities

Candidates with the relevant experience and skills are encouraged to apply to join a professional team dedicated to maintaining compliance excellence.