Name Screening Specialist

Job Description:

1.Conduct name screening and sanctions screening against regulatory watchlists, sanctions lists, politically exposed persons (PEP), adverse media, and internal blacklists.

2.Investigate and assess potential screening matches, false positives, and escalated alerts, ensuring accurate and timely resolution.

3.Analyze customer risk profiles and identify potential money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, or reputational risks.

4.Escalate suspicious findings and high-risk cases to Compliance, AML, or relevant stakeholders for further review.

5.Liaise with Relationship Managers, Business Units, Compliance, and Operations teams to obtain outstanding information and supporting documents.

6.Ensure all KYC and screening activities are completed within established service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards.

Job Requirements:

1.Bachelor's Degree in Banking, Finance, Business, or related disciplines.

2.2 years experience in KYC, AML, Client Onboarding, Name Screening, Sanctions Screening, or Compliance Operations within the banking or financial services industry.

3.Good understanding of AML/CFT regulations, MAS guidelines, sanctions requirements, and KYC/CDD/EDD processes.

4. Experience using screening tools/platforms is advantageous.

5.Fluent in English with a strong preference for fluency in Mandarin as the role requires the candidate to liaise with clients base in HQ China