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 [Confidential Information] for a confidential discussion.

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

Only successful candidates will be notified.