Compliance Manager | KYC / AML (6 mths contract | Foreign Bank) DT

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Lead KYC end-to-end execution for retail, corporate, and institutional banking clients across initial onboarding, periodic updates, and trigger-based reviews.
Evaluate and validate customer risk ratings to ensure proper risk classification and proportionate due diligence.
Maintain and update KYC checklists, forms, and operational guidelines to align with evolving business needs and regulatory standards.
Partner with front-office business units to resolve documentation gaps, verification hurdles, and client onboarding bottlenecks.
Direct operational practices to comply with local and international AML/CFT laws. Support the Head of Compliance in updating policies and incorporating regulatory changes.
Serve as a key point of contact for internal/external audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance testing exercises.
Identify, document, and escalate potential AML risks or suspicious activities. Track and report overdue client reviews to senior leadership.
Collaborate with IT and Operations to implement workflow enhancements, optimize systems, and maintain high data integrity.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum of 5 years in KYC, Client Onboarding, or AML within banking or financial services.
Deep understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., MAS Notice 626 and international AML standards).
Proven capability to operate effectively as both a direct manager for a small team and a hands-on individual contributor.
Strong analytical capabilities, high attention to detail, and the ability to deliver quality results under tight deadlines.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to resolving complex compliance challenges.
Morgan McKinley Pte Ltd
Debbie Tan Mei Lin
EA Licence No: 11C5502
EAP Registration No: R26159853