Global Risk Management Expert

About the Role:

• This is an exceptional opportunity to join a global financial institution as a Global KYC Knowledge Manager.

We are seeking a highly experienced professional to provide expert advice on Know Your Customer (KYC) related matters, including regulatory changes and best practices.

The ideal candidate will have excellent understanding of KYC financial regulatory environment and AML risk implications.

The role requires 5-9 years of experience in KYC process & Anti Money Laundering with proficiency in various entity types.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advisory support on high risk and complex client KYC review cases.
• Collate feedback for monthly QA reports from various stakeholders and present the final feedback to QA.
• Support the implementation of the global financial crime program requirements as they relate to KYC.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Oversee necessary escalation to relevant stakeholders and serve as the primary contact for the KYC team in query resolution.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Partner with onshore and offshore teams to drive consistent interpretation and application of KYC requirements.
• Collaborate with regional KYC teams to ensure consistency in processes and procedures.
• Conduct training and knowledge sharing sessions for team members to enhance their understanding of KYC processes and regulatory requirements.
• Develop training materials and resources to support ongoing education.
• Act as a liaison between the KYC team and other departments providing updates and insights on KYC activities.
• Engage with external stakeholders including regulators and auditors as required.
• Proactively identify potential risks and provide recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
• Ensure that KYC processes are aligned with the bank's risk management framework.
• Actively monitor regulatory changes in Singapore and advise stakeholders on implications.
• Assist track monitor and ensure all action points part of audit/compliance testing are completed on time and no open items go into overdue.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance Business Administration or a related field.
• Excellent understanding of KYC financial regulatory environment and AML risk implications.
• 5-9 years of experience in KYC process & Anti Money Laundering with proficiency in various entity types.
• 3+ years of team handling experience in delivering KYC Due Diligence for global banks with primary focus on Singapore risk-based approach is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of financial regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret complex changes in regulatory guidelines and assess impact.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills especially in writing risk assessment good organizational and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to handle crisis situations and take appropriate timely decisions.
• Ability to work well under pressure with high degree of accuracy.
• Good understanding of MS office and proven skills on banking platforms.
• Self-driven individual.
• Strong knowledge of MAS regulations and global KYC standards.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a similar knowledge manager role within a financial institution.
• Certification in AML or KYC e.g. CAMS ICA.

About Us:

MUFG Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race colour national origin physical appearance religion gender expression gender identity sex age ancestry marital status disability medical condition sexual orientation genetic information or any other protected status of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives or any other classification protected by the applicable law.