Senior KYC Analyst

Location: Singapore

About Us

The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations.

Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide.

What’s it like to work here?

We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team.

The Opportunity

The Maples Group looks to add a Singapore based Senior KYC Analyst to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.

The Senior KYC Analyst reports to the Vice President of the KYC team and supports the fund administration teams of the Maples Group in Asia in providing KYC administrative duties to a portfolio of clients. As part of the KYC team, you will:

• Assist with the review and processing of investor AML/KYC documents in accordance with Maples policies and procedures;
• Communicate with and respond to investor and client queries promptly, accurately and with a high degree of professionalism;
• Accurately enter or upload investor data into all relevant shareholder systems, maintaining organized investor files and preparation of client trackers for review;
• Be highly comfortable with technology when perform day-to-day activities;
• Liaise with team members, colleagues and third parties in various international jurisdictions; and
• Support ad hoc requests and projects as may be required from time to time.

What You Bring

In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following: 

• Possess a university degree or hold a relevant certification in financial crime compliance (e.g. ACAMS, ICA, CFCS, CFE, etc.);
• Knowledge of Hong Kong, Singapore or Cayman Islands anti-money laundering regulations and legislation (preferred but not required);
• Very strong analytical skills with the ability to read, interpret and summarise documentation in line with specific requirements;
• The ability to problem-solve, be self-motivated and be able to work independently;
• A high degree of attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency, ability to multi-task and excellent organisational, prioritisation and communication skills;
• The awareness to adhere to very specific policies and procedures; and
• Fluency in written English and Chinese.

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“Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before a decision is made. Further details will be provided at the time any conditional job offer is made.”