AML/KYC Onboarding & Risk Lead

IQ EQ CONSULTANTS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health cover

Dental cover

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Job summary

IQ EQ CONSULTANTS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is seeking a seasoned AML/KYC professional to lead regional compliance as the first line of defence across fund administration and corporate segments.

You will manage investor onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and regulatory reporting, applying Cayman, Singapore, and Hong Kong rules while guiding internal teams to adhere to evolving AML/KYC requirements. This role involves driving process improvements, supporting audits, and contributing to compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, accounting, or related discipline with compliance/risk focus.
• At least 4 years AML/KYC experience; Associate level possible.
• Knowledge of Cayman, Singapore, and Hong Kong AML regulations.
• Fluent in English; Chinese reading/writing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact for investor AML/KYC onboarding, ongoing monitoring, regulatory reporting.
• Conduct and review KYC assessments including EDD and risk reviews.
• Oversee onboarding/review processes, maintain client records, support audits.
• Provide guidance and training on AML/KYC to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and transformation initiatives.

Skills

AML/KYC

Investor onboarding

Regulatory reporting

Due diligence

EDD

Risk-based reviews

Process improvement

Communication

English fluency

Chinese (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law or accounting

Job description

The successful incumbent will represent the first line of defence and be a key stakeholder in driving the AML/KYC function within the region. The scope of work will be completed in accordance with IQ-EQ’s internal AML/CFT framework, as well as international and domestic AML/CFT regulations and guidelines, across a wide spectrum of service offerings, both internal and external. This role will cover both fund administration and corporate segments.

What you’ll do

• You'll serve as the primary point of contact for investor AML/KYC onboarding, ongoing monitoring reviews, regulatory reporting, and client due diligence activities.
• You'll conduct and review KYC assessments, including source of funds and source of wealth verification, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and risk-based reviews for individuals, trusts, financial institutions, private companies, partnerships, PEPs, sanctions, and adverse media cases.
• You'll oversee and quality-check onboarding and review processes, maintain accurate client records and databases, and support audit, regulatory inspection, compliance remediation, and quality assurance initiatives.
• You'll act as a subject matter expert by providing guidance, training, and support to internal teams and external stakeholders while keeping abreast of AML/KYC regulatory developments and requirements.
• You'll contribute to operational excellence by driving process improvements, participating in transformation initiatives, managing review workflows, and supporting additional risk and compliance responsibilities as required by the firm

What we offer

• Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance etc.
• Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all statutory public holidays
• Maternity and paternity leave, education leave etc.
• Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements

About you

Qualifications

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in law, accounting, or a related discipline, with a strong foundation in compliance, risk, or financial services.
• You have at least 4 years of relevant AML/KYC experience within a regulated fund, asset management firm, fund administrator, or other financial services environment; candidates with less experience may be considered for an Associate-level role.
• You possess a solid understanding of Cayman, Singapore, and Hong Kong AML regulations, with exposure to other regulated fund jurisdictions considered an advantage.
• You demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and prioritization abilities, and effective interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment.
• You communicate fluently in English, both written and verbal, and proficiency in reading, writing, or speaking Chinese would be an advantage due to business needs.

Desired criteria

• Professional Certifications in Anti-Money Laundering (such as ICA or ACAMS) is not mandatory but would be an advantage
• Some knowledge on Fund Administration would be helpful