WEALTH MANAGEMENT KYC & FINANCIAL CRIME COMPLIANCE – LEADING INTERNATIONAL BANK – 12 MONTH CONTRACT

An established international financial institution is looking for an experienced KYC Compliance Officer to join its Wealth Management Compliance team in Singapore on a 12-month contract.

The role will cover both hands-on KYC review and Compliance advisory, supporting new client onboarding and periodic reviews while providing guidance to the business on AML/CFT, client risk and financial security matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review new client onboarding and periodic KYC recertification, ensuring cases meet internal and regulatory AML/CFT requirements.

• Conduct CDD/EDD, client risk assessments and due diligence reviews, including the assessment of higher-risk relationships.

• Assess PEP, adverse media and sanctions-related concerns and provide appropriate Compliance guidance to the business.

• Partner with Front Office and relevant stakeholders to resolve KYC issues and advise on AML/CFT and Financial Security matters.

• Review client activity and transactions, identify potential suspicious activity and support investigations and STR filings where required.

• Support the assessment and ongoing monitoring of higher-risk and sensitive client relationships.

• Keep abreast of relevant regulatory developments and assist with regulatory/policy gap assessments.

• Support internal and external audits, Compliance controls and broader APAC Wealth Management KYC initiatives.

• Provide input into KYC procedures and support training on new or revised policies and regulatory requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree qualified.

• Minimum 5 years' relevant KYC/AML experience.

• Experience within Wealth Management or Private Banking strongly preferred.

• Strong hands-on knowledge of KYC, AML/CFT, CDD/EDD and client risk assessment.

• Experience reviewing complex/high-risk clients, including PEPs, adverse media and sanctions-related cases, advantageous.

• Transaction monitoring/investigation exposure would be highly relevant.

• Good understanding of Singapore regulatory requirements and the broader Financial Security environment.

• Strong stakeholder-management skills with the ability to work effectively with Front Office, Compliance and regional teams.

• Able to work independently while managing multiple KYC cases and deadlines.

Please contact Sunil Menon at +65 6950 0354 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

EA License no: 16S8066 | Reg no.: R22111580

Only successful candidates will be notified.