Executive – Compliance & Anti Money Laundering

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough AML, Sanctions, and KYC screening of customer and third parties via screening tool at periodic intervals.
• Review and verify the authenticity and validity of supporting documentation (client identification documents, corporate records etc.) and assess risk profiles to ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• Analyse client and third-party screening reports to validate identified matches. Obtain and review bank statements and share certificates from clients to confirm their source of funds.
• Request and assess KYC questionnaires from clients and third parties, via the relevant departments.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence (if required) based on risk profile of the customer/ third party.
• Disposition screening matches after satisfactory completion of due diligence/ enhanced due diligence while ensuring all positive matches are escalated internally.
• Collaborate and coordinate across various business vertical and cross-functional teams including Internal Audit, Legal, Finance, CS Contracts, Collections, CRM, Sales Department etc. to facilitate compliance review and approval processes.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare periodic management reports related to compliance screening and approvals.
• Monitor ongoing customer and third-party activities for suspicious transactions or potential financial crime risks.

Key Attributes

• Flexible and adaptive approach to work, with the ability to operate in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Maintain Confidentiality and uphold high ethical standards in all tasks.
• A curious mindset and sound judgement, alongside problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including strong business writing and reporting capabilities.
• Sound knowledge of AML/ Sanctions/ Financial Crime remediation and program design
• Demonstrable experience in researching, collating, analysing and delivering intelligence analysis and written reports.
• Experience of developing and delivering compliance training and awareness sessions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelors degree with a strong academic background, preferable in Compliance, Internal Audit or Risk.
• Certifications ACAMS (Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist) is mandatory.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience with a focus on Compliance, Governance and Financial Crime (AML & Sanctions) within a regulated industry, preferably in Real Estate/ DNFBP.
• In-depth knowledge of end-to-end AML, Sanctions and KYC compliance requirements.
• Exceptional analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in compliance screening tools and reporting systems.
• IT proficiency across the MS365 suite of products. Knowledge of PowerBi reporting will be considered as an added advantage.