KYC Compliance Officer
Job Summary
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including AML, CFT, and maritime trade regulations while conducting KYC and CDD assessments. Perform credit assessments, monitor customer transactions, and evaluate risk exposures for marine fuel trading operations. Maintain comprehensive documentation, support internal and external audits, and collaborate with finance and trading teams.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with AML, CFT, and maritime trade regulations
- Conduct KYC and CDD assessments for clients
- Perform credit assessments and risk evaluations
- Monitor accounts receivable and credit exposures
Required Skills
- Diploma in Finance, Accounting or related fields
- Minimum 3 years of credit risk and compliance experience
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Job Details
Job Description:
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), sanctions, and maritime trade regulations.
Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) assessments for both prospective and existing clients.
Monitor customer transactions to identify suspicious activities and escalate potential compliance risks when necessary.
Assist with internal and external audit processes by maintaining accurate, complete, and up-to-date compliance documentation.
Stay informed of regulatory developments and assess their impact on marine fuel trading operations.
Perform credit assessments for new customers through financial statement analysis and risk evaluation.
Evaluate and recommend appropriate credit limits and payment terms based on risk assessments while continuously monitoring counterparty exposure in dynamic market conditions.
Monitor accounts receivable and proactively identify overdue balances or potential credit default risks.
Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve payment delays and recover outstanding receivables.
Work closely with the Finance and Trading teams to manage credit exposure while supporting commercial business objectives.
Prepare and issue daily credit reports to the Trading Department prior to the commencement of trading activities.
Provide timely reporting of compliance issues, policy breaches, and emerging credit risks.
Recommend appropriate risk mitigation strategies to minimise financial and regulatory exposure.
Conduct periodic reviews of existing customers and classify counterparties according to their risk profile (high, medium, or low risk).
Maintain comprehensive documentation in compliance with audit standards and regulatory requirements.
Support basic trade finance activities, including the issuance of Letters of Credit (LCs) and processing payments under LC arrangements.
Requirements:
Diploma in Finance, Accounting or any related fields.
Minimum 3 years of credit risk and compliance experience.
Excellent communication and presentation skills