KYC Specialist

Job Title: KYC Specialist

Job Responsibilities：

• Conduct customer due diligence/enhanced due diligence reviews and research for clients, as part of the firm’s AML/CFT Compliance program;
• Analysis of accounts and client information according to prescribed internal control policies and procedures;
• Identification and production of information required to satisfy firm KYC due diligence policies and processes;
• Develop, maintain, review and enhance AML & compliance related policies and procedures as well as proper control to ensure that the Bank’s activities are in compliance with the latest regulatory requirements;
• Provide AML regulatory guidance and direction in respect to clients who /which pose high AML risks and the appropriate due diligence is conducted;
• Support in day-to-day handling of AML matters (including activities in relation to PEP, periodic reviews, AML committee, AML advisory support to business functions on AML/CFT policies and procedures, etc);
• Assist in preparing AML committee agenda and minutes;
• Understand technical aspects of systems and controls relevant to Customer Due Diligence, Client Risk Assessment, Name and Transaction Screening, Transaction Monitoring/ AML Surveillance, and support disposition, selection, calibration and tuning of rules and scenarios;
• Participate in the Amber Group’s ad-hoc compliance projects and provide compliance support.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience in undertaking AML / KYC reviews within a financial institution;
• Working knowledge of AML, regulatory compliance and controls within the banking, financial services or fintech;
• Excellent research and communication skills; fluency in English required. Ability in a third language would be advantageous;
• Minimum of a B.A. degree;
• Time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task;
• Strong stakeholder management skills. Strong teamwork, organizational, complex problem resolution and initiative;
• Familiarity with Microsoft office tools and other software.

Good to have (Optional):

• ACAMS or relevant certification;
• Enforcement/ regulatory/ regulatory liaison experience.