1 Year Contract Name Screening Executive #BJJ

Our client is a leading investment banking institution seeking a Name Screening Executive to join its Compliance and Financial Crime team. This role will be responsible for conducting name and sanctions screening activities and supporting KYC reviews for the bank’s corporate and institutional clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct name screening and sanctions screening on new and existing clients against relevant sanctions lists, regulatory watchlists, PEP databases, adverse media, and internal watchlists.
• Review and investigate potential screening alerts to determine true matches and false positives.
• Perform detailed analysis of customer information, including names, nationality, date of birth, corporate details, and beneficial ownership information.
• Conduct KYC and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews for client onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Identify and assess potential AML/CFT, sanctions, financial crime, and reputational risks arising from screening results.
• Escalate potential true matches, high-risk cases, and suspicious findings to the relevant Compliance or AML teams for further investigation.
• Conduct adverse media searches and background checks where required.
• Liaise with Relationship Managers, Front Office, Operations, and Compliance teams to obtain additional information and supporting documentation.
• Ensure screening alerts and investigations are accurately documented and resolved within established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date KYC and screening records in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Support internal and regulatory audits by providing relevant documentation and case records.
• Keep abreast of changes in sanctions regimes, AML/CFT regulations, and internal screening policies.
• Participate in process improvement, system enhancement, and automation initiatives relating to KYC and screening processes.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties and compliance-related projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Banking, Finance, Business, Compliance, Law, or a related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in Name Screening, KYC, AML, CDD, EDD, or sanctions screening within an investment bank, commercial bank, or financial institution.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT requirements, sanctions screening, PEP, and adverse media screening.
• Hands-on experience in investigating name screening alerts and distinguishing true matches from false positives.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage a high volume of alerts and meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Experience with KYC, AML, or screening platforms will be an advantage.

Contract: 1 Year Contract Industry: Investment Banking Function: KYC / Name Screening / Financial Crime Compliance Salary: S$4,500 – S$5,500 per month

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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

(Jann) Tan Wei Ying (R1103708) Email Address: janntan@recruitexpress.com.sg Recruit Express Pte Ltd EA License No: 99C4599 Recruiter's Ref Code: #BJJ