KYC / AML Specialist

Job DescriptionKYC / AML Specialist______________________________________________________________________Location: Singapore (Office)Type: 1 Year ContractVertical: Financial Markets_______________________________________________________________________SummaryAs a member of the KYC/AML Specialist team, you will serve as a support member for the client relationship teams, partnering to meet Anti Money Laundering (AML) Client Due Diligence (CDD) Refresh requirements. You will partner with product sales and other banking or markets relationship teams, manage a client refresh population, reach out for key AML/CDD documentation, and act as an escalation point for service or operational challenges that may arise in KYC refresh.KYC/AML analysts act as the primary point of coordination between Banking/Markets and AML Refresh Operations teams to ensure timely and accurate compliance to policy and regulatory requirements in KYC refresh. You will ensure the accuracy of documentation, and screening, obtain approvals from Compliance and Business and complete refresh cases in a timely and accurate manner.ResponsibilitiesSupport annual KYC refresh for Banking and Markets clientsExecute with client perspective while balancing risk to the firmSupport a culture of teamwork and collaboration focused on goals and deliveryAdhere to standards for timeliness and accuracy of AML CDD case completionMaster CDD requirements applicable to the banking clients and guide clients and bank staff in complying with themUnderstand and adopt process recommendations and procedural updates derived from changes to policy, technology adoption and process enhancementsCoordinate with partners in other regions and LOBs to ensure partnership in global KYC initiativesAssist in tracking both Annual refresh population and other KYC related populations in partnership with coverage teamAbility to communicate in Mandarin with Chinese clients for business purposesEligibility Requirements5+ years of experience in financial services preferably with banksStrong KYC/AML expertise, with experience in AML CDD policy standards and industry practices in AML CDDExperienced in CDD KYC/AML operating processes, with knowledge of regulatory requirements for APAC ( MAS , HKMA)Proven stakeholder relationship/influence management skills to achieve swift adoption through close partnershipsPrevious experience in client facing roles and must demonstrate a strong client focusUnderstanding of the operational aspects of products and services used by Banking clientsSelf-motivated, independent, strong sense of ownership with ability to work in a team environment.The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problemsUnderstands and respects cultural differencesBachelor’s degreeeClerx provides business process management, analytics, and automation services to a number of Fortune 2000 enterprises, including some of the world's leading companies across financial services, cable & telecom, retail, fashion, media & entertainment, manufacturing, travel & leisure, software and high-tech. Incorporated in 2000, eClerx is one of India's leading process management and data analytics companies and is today traded on both the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges of India. eClerx employs 17,000+ people across its global sites in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Dubai and Singapore, along with its delivery centers in India and Thailand. For more information, visit www.eclerx.comeClerx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. We are also committed to protecting and safeguarding your personal data. Please find our policy here