Job Summary:

• We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Due Diligence Specialist to join our team. This role involves facilitating the full end-to-end onboarding and due diligence process for all new and existing local and international business partners. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills, a strong understanding of compliance principles, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct standard and ongoing due diligence at entity level of all new and existing corporate partners globally.
• Assist with due diligence team training and refining internal due diligence processes.
• Attend to annual reviews received from existing corporate partners globally.
• Conduct annual reviews on existing corporate partners globally.
• Identification of UBOs: conduct Ultimate Beneficial Ownership identification for corporate partners globally.
• Screening: conducting PEP/PIP screening, sanctions screening, and adverse media screening on corporate partners and related persons globally.
• Collecting and analysing data derived from multiple sources, including publicly available databases and websites.
• Work closely with other departments including Business Development, Finance and ICT-IT teams.
• Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders and update internal documents used in the due diligence process, as and when needed to ensure documents reflect up-to-date information.
• Attend to compiling due diligence reports for signoff by in-country compliance officers.
• Maintain a neat, secure and orderly filing system for due diligence. 

Experience:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a due diligence/compliance role dealing with cross-border KYC/KYBP.
• Experience in Fintech or Financial Services industries is preferable but not essential.
• Team player but capable of working independently and meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience with systems such as DowJones/LexisNexis etc.
• Attention to detail is critical in this role.

Skills Required:

• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Be practical orientated.
• Understand and apply a risk-based approach.

Minimum Requirements    
Experience:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a due diligence/compliance role dealing with cross-border KYC/KYBP.
• Experience in Fintech or Financial Services industries is preferable but not essential.
• Team player but capable of working independently and meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience with systems such as DowJones/LexisNexis etc.
• Attention to detail is critical in this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• AML/CFT Compliance qualification/certification is essential.
• Experience with due diligence software or tools.
• Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations.