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

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