Editorial summary

The company is seeking a Name Screening Specialist on a one-year contract within the investment banking sector, offering a monthly salary range of S$4,500 to S$5,500. The role involves performing name screening for individuals, corporate entities, and related parties against sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and internal watchlists using approved tools. The specialist will review, analyze, and resolve screening alerts in compliance with AML/CFT policies and regulatory requirements, distinguishing true matches from false positives through detailed investigations. The position requires attention to detail and adherence to internal procedures to support compliance efforts.

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Job description

[This job id 20070 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 15 Jul 2026]

1 Year Contract – Name Screening Specialist

Salary: S$4,500 – S$5,500 per month

Our client is in the investment banking sector.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform name screening for individuals, corporate entities, and related parties against sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), adverse media, and internal watchlists using approved screening tools.

• Review, analyse, and disposition screening alerts in accordance with internal AML/CFT policies, regulatory requirements, and established procedures.

• Differentiate between true matches and false positives by conducting detailed investigations and documentary research.

• Escalate potential sanctions, AML, or reputational risks to Compliance and relevant stakeholders for further review and decision-making.

• Liaise with Business, Compliance, Relationship Managers, and Operations teams to obtain supporting documents and resolve screening exceptions promptly.

• Maintain complete and accurate records of screening decisions, supporting evidence, and audit trails.

• Ensure screening activities are completed accurately and within agreed service level agreements (SLAs).

• Support periodic KYC reviews, client onboarding, remediation exercises, and regulatory projects where required.

• Keep abreast of MAS regulations, sanctions updates, AML/CFT requirements, and internal compliance policies.

• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance screening efficiency, quality, and operational controls.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Banking, Finance, Business, Law, or a related discipline.

• 2–5 years of experience in Name Screening, KYC, AML, Client Due Diligence (CDD), or Financial Crime Operations within the banking or financial services industry.

• Good understanding of AML/CFT regulations, sanctions screening, PEP screening, and adverse media review.

• Experience using screening platforms such as Refinitiv World-Check, Dow Jones, LexisNexis, or similar screening tools is preferred.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess screening results and identify potential financial crime risks.

• Meticulous, detail-oriented, and able to work within tight deadlines.

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Please send your application directly via janntan@recruitexpress.com.sg for a faster response.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

(Jann) Tan Wei Ying (R1103708)

Email Address: janntan@recruitexpress.com.sg

Recruit Express Pte Ltd

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