Assistant Vice President, Name Screening Team

Conduct name screening checks against Sanction list, Politically Exposed Person list, Internal Blacklist and Adverse News to support transaction clearing and KYC activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct name screening checks against Sanctions list, Politically Exposed Person list, Internal Blacklist and Adverse News to support transaction clearing and KYC activities.
• Ensure the screening assessments are adequately and properly documented for regulatory / audit reviews.
• Liasie with relevant departments like compliance or operational teams to resolve matters in relation to the flagged transactions.
• Identify gaps in the current workflow and drive process improvements involving technical solutions.
• Coordinate and / or prepare the required management information reporting data as required.
• Assist the Team Lead in operational oversight, staff training and guidance.
• Support the Team Lead in standardizing AML related procedures for front offices and quality assurance checks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
• 5 to 7 years of equivalent relevant experience within the banking industry.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, broad knowledge of AML including KYC and sanctions.
• Meticulous and possess good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with procedure establishment and / or streamlining of AML processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.