Our client in investment banking is seeking a Name Screening Specialist to support KYC/AML operations by conducting customer and related-party name screening activities. The role focuses on sanctions, watchlist, PEP, and adverse media screening, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Perform name screening against sanctions lists, watchlists, PEP, and adverse media databases.
• Review and investigate screening alerts to identify true or false matches.
• Conduct due diligence and document findings accurately.
• Escalate potential matches and high-risk cases to Compliance teams.
• Maintain proper records and audit trails for all screening activities.
• Ensure compliance with AML/KYC policies, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
• Support periodic reviews, remediation exercises, and screening-related projects.

Requirements:

• 1 – 4 years of experience in AML/KYC operations, with a strong focus on Name Screening or Sanctions Screening.
• Experience using screening tools such as World-Check, Fircosoft, LexisNexis, Dow Jones, or similar platforms.
• Good understanding of AML, sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening processes.

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We regret to inform only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Merries Employment LLP
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Posting Personnel: Jasmine Chew
EA Personnel Registration No: R1769441