NameScreening KYC Specialist

This is an exciting opportunity for you to ensure the security, efficiency, and regulatory compliance of cross-border payment solutions across the region. You will be part of a supportive environment where your expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC), and name screening will directly contribute to the integrity of financial operations. Flexible working opportunities and ongoing training are at the heart of this company’s culture.

As a Name Screening and KYC Specialist, you will immerse yourself in the critical functions that underpin safe financial transactions within a rapidly growing FinTech environment. Your job scopes are as follows :

• Conduct daily name-screening searches against sanctions lists, politically exposed persons (PEP), and adverse media databases to identify potential risks associated with new or existing clients.
• Review screening results meticulously to clear false positives or escalate true hits in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Perform comprehensive due diligence for both individual (KYC) and corporate (KYB) onboarding processes, including document collection, verification, risk assessment, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Execute enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk or complex customers by conducting background research and participating in senior-management interviews as needed.
• Apply anti-money laundering (AML) and KYC policies consistently while interpreting local regulations to ensure full compliance with internal standards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date KYC/KYB files along with detailed audit trails to facilitate smooth internal and external audits when required.
• Collaborate closely with Compliance Operations and Business teams to promote awareness of screening rules, KYC requirements, and any process changes across the organisation.
• Prepare reports on findings from name screening activities and due diligence reviews for management review or regulatory submission as necessary.
• Support ongoing training initiatives by sharing best practices related to compliance processes with colleagues across departments.
• Stay informed about evolving regulatory expectations in key markets such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and others relevant to cross-border payments.

To excel as a Name Screening and KYC Specialist, the role requirements are as follows :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Legal Studies, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline is required for this position.
• A minimum of three to five years’ experience working in KYC/KYB processes, name screening operations or AML compliance within banking, fintech or payments sectors is essential.
• Demonstrated understanding of anti-money laundering frameworks as well as customer due-diligence procedures aligned with regional regulatory expectations such as MAS or HKMA guidelines.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with internal teams as well as external vendors through excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities are necessary for preparing reports and interacting with diverse audiences across the business.
• Hands-on proficiency using industry-standard screening tools such as World-Check alongside strong command of Microsoft Office applications is expected.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; additional language skills such as Mandarin or Malay would be advantageous but not required.
• Meticulous attention to detail combined with organisational skills ensures accuracy in record-keeping and audit preparation tasks.
• A collaborative approach towards problem-solving supports effective teamwork within Compliance Operations environments.

Robert Walters SEA is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.