APAC KYC & Client Onboarding Associate

CLSA Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CLSA Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced KYC and Client Onboarding professional to manage end-to-end onboarding for APAC clients. You will collaborate with Front Office, Compliance, AML, and Operations to ensure timely onboarding while aligning with regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes rigorous KYC reviews, documentation validation, and strong stakeholder engagement. Mandarin ability is a plus; strong attention to detail and risk awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–8 years of KYC and Client Onboarding experience.
• Basic proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of corporate structures and constitutional documents.
• Working knowledge of periodic reviews for equity products.
• Attention to detail with a process-driven and risk-aware mindset.
• Excellent research and investigative skills.
• Strong time management and stakeholder relation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of AML regulations in HK SFC and SG MAS.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end client onboarding process for clients across the APAC region.
• Partner with Front Office, Compliance, AML, Operations, FATCA and other stakeholders to ensure timely onboarding while meeting business and client expectations.
• Gather, review and validate constitutional and supporting documentation, coordinating with external clients and internal teams; Mandarin proficiency is advantageous.
• Conduct KYC and customer due diligence reviews to assess and monitor client risk profiles.
• Perform client identification, verification and screening checks using external databases and screening tools, ensuring AML compliance.
• Perform independent review of KYC due diligence completed by Makers for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

KYC Onboarding

AML regulations

Documentation review

Stakeholder management

Research & investigation

Attention to detail

Time management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Mandarin (basic)

Job description

CLSA Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced KYC and Client Onboarding professional to manage end-to-end onboarding for APAC clients. You will collaborate with Front Office, Compliance, AML, and Operations to ensure timely onboarding while aligning with regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes rigorous KYC reviews, documentation validation, and strong stakeholder engagement. Mandarin ability is a plus; strong attention to detail and risk awareness are essential.