AML Specialist

Charterhouse Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Singapore is looking for an experienced AML Specialist to support client onboarding and KYC/CDD reviews within Commercial Banking. You will be responsible for reviewing KYC submissions, partnering with Relationship Managers, and managing high-risk client onboarding. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in AML/KYC and a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related fields. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in AML/KYC, onboarding, or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of CDD, onboarding processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with high-risk commercial banking clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and ensure timely completion of client onboarding and KYC submissions.
• Partner with Relationship Managers on KYC write-ups and follow-ups.
• Manage high-risk client onboarding, track risk trends, and prepare KYC reports.
• Conduct periodic reviews, audits, and escalate documentation gaps.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced AML Specialist to support client onboarding and KYC/CDD reviews within Commercial Banking.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and ensure quality, timely completion of client onboarding and KYC submissions
• Partner with Relationship Managers on KYC write-ups and follow-ups
• Corroborate Source of Wealth/Funds and conduct adverse media screening
• Manage high-risk client onboarding, track risk trends, and prepare KYC reports
• Conduct periodic reviews, audits, and escalate documentation gaps
• Support process improvement, digitization, and turnaround time initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field
• 5–7 years of experience in AML/KYC, onboarding, or compliance
• Strong knowledge of CDD, onboarding processes, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with high‑risk commercial banking clients preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment

Please email your resume to Shereen Tan at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

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Only successful candidates will be notified.