BANGKOK BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED Hiring! Full Time Compliance Specialist (KYC-CDD) in , Earn up to SGD 6,800 - Ricebowl

Bangkok Bank Singapore is a full license bank operating in Singapore since 1957. We provide a wide range of wholesale and consumer banking and financial services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. We have an immediate vacancy for a suitably qualified individual to join us as:

COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

The selected candidate will join the KYC/CDD Team in the Bank's Compliance Department. He/She is expected to demonstrate understanding of MAS regulations, Sanctions, investigation and Anti-Money Laundering regulations. The roles and responsibilities include the following:

• Review the on-boarding of new high-risk client and the retention of existing client relationships, to ensure compliance with the Bank’s policies and procedures, and with MAS 626 Notices and Guidelines, and to mitigate ML/TF/PF risks as well as reputational risk for the Bank.
• Review and assess the adequacy of the Source of Wealth narrative and corroboration submitted by the Front for new to bank and / or existing clients.
• Ensure all evidence is obtained and recorded as per procedures and prepare Compliance report accordingly.
• Collaborate and communicate with relevant Business Units to provide KYC/CDD advisory and all KYC/CDD, FATCA and CRS related matters.
• Ensure efficient identification and monitoring of suspicious activities and transactions as part of KYC review, and timely reporting of suspicious transactions to the authorities.
• Assist with daily/monthly AML reports, track completion of KYC reviews, historical transaction report, CDD tracker.
• Assist in conducting the KYC/CDD briefing / training sessions for Business Units.
• Undertake other ad hoc duties as and when required e.g. extract of documents for audit review, provide statistics.
• Maintain a current understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing issues, including policies, procedures, regulations, industry best practices, criminal typologies and developing trends.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and any other roles where the Bank is required of you.

The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Recognized Degree with minimum total work experience 3 years in the financial industry, which should include minimum of 2 years’ experience in AML, KYC/CDD.
• Sound knowledge of MAS regulations (MAS Notice 626, Guidelines to MAS Notice 626 and best practice papers), Sanctions, investigation and Anti-Money Laundering regulations.
• Excellent research and analytical skills; meticulous and the ability to deliver high-quality reports within deadlines.
• Good written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong perseverance and diligence towards attaining goals and effective time management.
• Team player and proactive and able to take initiative.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and Certification from ACAMS or ICA.