KYC Analyst

Company Description

We are the world’s largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $1 billion of capital to renewable projects, and are identifying and developing low-carbon opportunities around the world.

Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65 nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here.

Job Description

The KYC Analyst will report regionally to the Head of Compliance for Asia (based in Singapore), and functionally to the global KYC Manager (based in London) and will be a part of the Due Diligence team, predominantly supporting all Vitol offices in the APAC region in undertaking the KYC policy and related procedures and controls.

The KYC Analyst will be the first full-time dedicated KYC resource in Asia, and will be the primary business-facing focal point for all KYC/Due Diligence related matters in the APAC region (inc. offices in Singapore, China, Indonesia, Malaysia & more).

KYC Analyst will have responsibility for:

• Performing assigned tasks as part of on-boarding, regular and event-driven review of counterparts;
• Conduct Sanctions, PEP and Adverse Media screening in accordance with Vitol procedures and escalate accordingly;
• Collect and verify information and documentation obtained;
• Where valid reasons exist to deviate from KYC standard documentation ensure the rationale is appropriately documented and approved, clearly stating identified risks and mitigating factors;
• Manage case load and take ownership by tracking with business owners to ensure cases complete in a timely manner;
• Liaise with business owners and management to clarify, investigate, escalate and resolve issues as they arise;
• Document outcomes of due diligence performed;
• Undertaking additional activities as directed by the KYC Manager;
• Working together with the global Compliance team.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

• Successful candidates will have at least 3-5 years of experience in due diligence, preferably in a similar industry;
• Ability to speak and read Mandarin proficiently preferable;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience communicating directly with front office personnel;
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail;
• Excellent IT skills.

Personal Characteristics

• Highly responsive, proactive, energetic and enthusiastic;
• Can work independently; Effective collaboration both within a team and across the organisation;
• Ability to apply judgment, informed by reason and policy;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Creativity and problem solving;
• Outstanding communication and relationship management skills;
• Solution and results oriented with a common sense approach;
• Global outlook. Able to work across organisational and cultural boundaries;
• Flexible and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Team player, with an open non-political style and a high level of personal integrity.

Additional Information

The KYC Analyst will be part of the Global Compliance team. Professional development is a core ethos of the team and the successful candidate will be trained and supported in all areas relevant to the role.

Occasional travel may be required.

Only successful candidates will be notified.

Vitol Asia is committed to providing equal opportunities to all staff. Globally, Vitol seeks to conduct its business in accordance with the UN Global Compact’s ten principles, including those on human rights, one of which is to “Ensure a diverse and inclusive work place, where possible, free from discrimination regardless of age, gender, race, cultural heritage, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.”