KYC Specialist (Hanoi)

Responsibilities: • Conduct CDD/EDD investigations on potential and existing customers. • Collect and analyze customer information, including identification documents and financial statements. • Screen customers against sanction lists, PEPs databases, and adverse media sources. • Identify and report suspicious transactions or activities. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent application of CDD/EDD standards. • Stay updated with regulatory changes and industry best practices. • Contribute to the development and improvement of CDD/EDD processes. • Maintain accurate documentation of CDD/EDD activities. Tasks: • Conduct thorough collection and analysis of customer information, including identification documents and financial statements. • Screen customers against sanction lists, politically exposed persons (PEPs) databases, and adverse media sources. • Proactively identify and report any suspicious transactions or activities. • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent application of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) standards. • Stay updated with regulatory changes and industry best practices, incorporating them into the CDD/EDD processes. • Review, update, and maintain existing policies and procedures to drive continuous improvement. • Maintain accurate documentation of CDD/EDD activities, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements. • Request and analyze KYC documents in accordance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements. • Assist with external regulatory research and analysis to enhance compliance practices. • Support AML transaction monitoring and customer risk scoring using automated tools. • Stay informed about the KYC/AML landscape, proactively flagging any significant issues to the operational team. • Contribute to AML, sanctions, compliance, and other projects within the field.

Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. • Familiarity with anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations. • Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex information. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Proficiency in MS Office suite and experience with compliance-related software/tools. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. • High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality. • Experience in detecting and preventing fraud and money laundering/terrorist financing (ML/TF) in a financial services setting (preferred). • Willingness to learn and be part of a solution-oriented business team. • Critical thinking skills with analytical, researching, and fact-gathering abilities. • Attentiveness, accuracy, multitasking, and stress resistance. • Ability to meet external deadlines on a day-to-day basis. • Strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation with the ability to work independently. • Knowledge of MS Office. • Fluent knowledge of written and spoken English. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Benefit: • Compulsory insurance and premium insurance with Bao Viet • Gym / Gasoline allowance • WFH 1 day a week • Annual team building (depend on company KPI) • Friendly team and convenient office • Possibility to participate in office events,…