Derivatives Client Onboarding & KYC Lead

CGS International Securities Singapore; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

CGS International Securities Singapore seeks an experienced KYC and OTC derivatives operations specialist to lead end-to-end client due diligence, AML checks, and documentation coordination. You will work with sales/trading desks to tailor derivative solutions while ensuring compliance with ISDA/GMRA frameworks.

The role requires 2+ years in OTC derivatives, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel, SQL, and Python. A global mindset and familiarity with AI tools are a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Financial Engineering, Business Administration, Law, Finance, Economics, or related fields.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in OTC derivatives or structured products operations.
• Solid knowledge of derivatives products and local/international market regulations.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel (VBA) and SQL/Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end KYC due diligence for new OTC derivatives clients, including suitability assessments and AML checks.
• Coordinate ISDA/CSA documentation negotiation, execution, and assignment.
• Perform client information matching against internal databases and external tools to identify PEPs and restricted entities.
• Demonstrate understanding of OTC derivatives products and their documentation (ISDA, GMRA).
• Collaborate with sales/trading desks to tailor derivative solutions meeting client needs.
• Advise clients on product suitability, pricing implications, and market conventions.
• Drive the RFQ process for derivative transactions from enquiry to pricing and confirmation.
• Manage multiple onboarding projects simultaneously with milestones and deadlines.
• Act as liaison between clients and Compliance, Legal, Operations, and Trading.
• Utilise AI-powered tools to streamline document verification and data extraction.
• Apply NLP/ML to analyse offering memoranda, financial statements, and legal documents.
• Explore and implement new AI solutions to enhance onboarding and due diligence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel VBA

SQL

Python

Education

Master’s degree in Financial Engineering, Business Administration, Law, Finance, Economics, or related fields

Tools

World-Check

Factiva

Sanctions lists

Job description

CGS International Securities Singapore seeks an experienced KYC and OTC derivatives operations specialist to lead end-to-end client due diligence, AML checks, and documentation coordination. You will work with sales/trading desks to tailor derivative solutions while ensuring compliance with ISDA/GMRA frameworks.

The role requires 2+ years in OTC derivatives, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel, SQL, and Python. A global mindset and familiarity with AI tools are a plus.