KYC Analyst

Who We Are

Akkodis, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines - Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy - to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow. Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. Akkodis is a commercial brand under which both AKKA and Modis entities operate.

About the Project Team

Our client is a globally recognized leader in the consumer technology industry, renowned for its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and the highest standards of compliance and integrity. Operating across a complex international landscape, the organization offers exposure to sophisticated global trade compliance frameworks and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role provides valuable experience supporting sanctions and export compliance activities within a highly regulated multinational setting.

KYC Analyst

Location: Singapore
Employment Type: 12-Month Contract (Renewable)
Department: Compliance / Financial Crime Compliance

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical KYC Analyst to support customer due diligence (CDD), Know Your Customer (KYC), sanctions screening, and financial crime compliance activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting customer onboarding reviews, periodic reviews, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and sanctions screening investigations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

This role plays a critical part in protecting the organization from financial crime risks, including money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions violations, and reputational risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform KYC reviews for new and existing customers, including Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and periodic reviews.

• Conduct customer identification and verification in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal compliance standards.

• Review and investigate sanctions screening alerts, adverse media findings, politically exposed person (PEP) matches, and other financial crime-related alerts.

• Analyze customer profiles, ownership structures, source of wealth, source of funds, and business activities to assess potential risks.

• Assess and resolve sanctions, AML, and financial crime alerts by distinguishing true matches from false positives through detailed investigation and research.

• Escalate high-risk customers, suspicious activities, sanctions concerns, or unusual findings to Compliance management for further review.

• Gather information from internal systems, commercial databases, public sources, and business stakeholders to support investigations and risk assessments.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive case documentation, investigation records, and audit trails.

• Support ongoing customer monitoring activities and remediation projects.

• Ensure all reviews are completed within established service level agreements (SLAs) and regulatory timelines.

• Assist with regulatory audits, internal reviews, compliance testing, and special projects as required.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide guidance on KYC requirements, customer risk ratings, and compliance best practices.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Banking, Law, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in KYC, AML, Financial Crime Compliance, Customer Due Diligence, or related compliance functions.

• Experience conducting customer onboarding, periodic reviews, remediation exercises, and enhanced due diligence investigations.

• Experience reviewing complex ownership structures, beneficial ownership information, and high-risk customer profiles.

• Prior experience within banking, financial services, fintech, multinational corporations, or regulated industries is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of KYC, AML, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and financial crime compliance requirements.

• Familiarity with global sanctions programs, including OFAC, UN, EU, and other international sanctions frameworks.

• Knowledge of AML regulations, financial crime risks, terrorist financing controls, and regulatory expectations.

• Experience using compliance screening tools such as World-Check, Refinitiv, LexisNexis, FircoSoft, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Actimize, or equivalent platforms.

• Experience conducting adverse media reviews, sanctions screening analysis, and customer risk assessments.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify and assess financial crime risks.

• Excellent attention to detail and documentation capabilities.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make risk-based decisions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ACAMS, ICA, CFCS, or equivalent compliance certifications.

• Experience supporting global KYC, AML, sanctions, or financial crime compliance programs.

• Exposure to regulatory audits, remediation projects, and customer lifecycle management processes.

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to work within a global compliance and financial crime function.

• Exposure to complex KYC, AML, sanctions, and customer due diligence investigations.

• Collaboration with regional and global stakeholders across Compliance, Legal, Risk, and Business teams.

• Potential opportunity for contract extension based on business needs and performance.

  Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of a dynamic and growing team. Take the Next Step in your career journey with us!

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