KYC Analyst (Contract)

Role: KYC Analyst
Duration: 12 months contract (renewable)
Location: Singapore, Onsite

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform second-level (L2/L3) reviews of KYC and Source of Wealth (SoW) assessments to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance, while identifying potential red flags.
• Assess the plausibility, consistency, and adequacy of Source of Wealth narratives and supporting documentation.
• Validate risk ratings, customer risk profiles, and red flag indicators, ensuring appropriate identification, documentation, and resolution.
• Review and challenge assessment outcomes, providing independent and objective judgement on complex or high-risk cases.
• Prepare concise summaries and escalate high-risk, ambiguous, or sensitive cases to the AML Officer (AMLO), including well-supported recommendations.
• Maintain quality assurance records, ensuring documentation is audit-ready and aligned with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to internal audit and regulatory inspections by ensuring high-quality case documentation and adherence to procedures.
• Provide constructive feedback, coaching, and guidance to L1/L2 analysts to improve review quality, consistency, and risk awareness.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying process gaps, control weaknesses, and enhancement opportunities within the KYC review framework.

Skills / Expertise Required

• Minimum 3+ years of KYC/AML experience within banking or financial institutions (mandatory).
• Prior experience in Level 3 (L3)Compliance Officer roles is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, KYC standards, and risk-based approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and assess financial crime risks, including red flags related to SoW and customer behavior.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge and provide clear recommendations.