KYC Analyst

Role summary

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The KYC Analyst supports customer due diligence and anti-money-laundering controls by reviewing client information, verifying identity and beneficial ownership, screening customers against sanctions and politically exposed person lists, and investigating unusual or incomplete documentation. Candidates are generally expected to have a degree in finance, business, law, or a related field, along with experience in KYC, AML, compliance, banking operations, or customer onboarding. Strong analytical and document-review skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, and clear written English are important. Familiarity with Indonesian regulations, risk-based assessment, and KYC systems is advantageous. The role requires meeting quality and productivity targets while escalating higher-risk cases appropriately.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-based bank with operations across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. Established in 1935, the group provides consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate banking, wealth management, treasury, and investment services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. UOB Indonesia serves customers through branches, digital channels, and relationship teams, supporting both local and international clients. The bank places strong emphasis on responsible growth, regulatory compliance, risk management, customer service, and digital transformation. Its Jakarta operations include important functions such as credit, operations, technology, finance, compliance, and anti-financial-crime controls. A KYC Analyst contributes to protecting the bank from money laundering, sanctions breaches, fraud, and other financial-crime risks while helping ensure customers are onboarded and maintained in line with regulatory and internal standards.