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Assistant Manager, Client Onboarding

PhillipCapital

Singapore

On-site

SGD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

A leading company in financial services seeks a Manager or Assistant Manager for its Client Onboarding Team. This role focuses on KYC/CDD functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and improving onboarding processes. Candidates should possess strong analytical, communication skills and a solid understanding of industry regulations. Prospective applicants must have at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in KYC/CDD, preferably in financial services.
  • Strong knowledge of MAS AML/CFT regulations and industry best practices.
  • Experience in handling complex client profiles and performing SOW reviews.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and review CDD and KYC for clients, ensuring compliance.
  • Implement and enhance client onboarding controls and workflows.
  • Serve as first-level escalation for complex cases.

Skills

Analytical skills
Communication
Stakeholder management
Attention to detail

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as a Manager or Assistant Manager in the Client Onboarding Team with key focus on performing KYC/CDD function. This role is critical in ensuring the effective onboarding and ongoing due diligence of both individual and corporate clients, in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct and Review Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) for individual and corporate clients, ensuring completeness and regulatory compliance.
  • Perform screening, risk assessments, and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) where applicable.
  • Implement and enhance controls and workflows related to client onboarding, processing, and maintenance to ensure regulatory compliance and improve turnaround times.
  • Proactively address onboarding issues and implement risk mitigation measures.
  • Serve as first-level escalation for complex or high-risk cases, providing clear guidance and advisory.
  • Stay up to date on AML/CFT regulations, sanctions, and industry best practices to keep stakeholders informed and recommend necessary updates to internal procedures.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in KYC/CDD, preferably within financial services or related industries.
  • Strong knowledge of MAS AML/CFT regulations and industry best practices.
  • Strong hands-on experience in Source of Wealth (SOW) corroboration and documentation.
  • Experienced in handling complex client profiles and performing SOW reviews.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Detail-oriented, accountable, and confident in making decisions in ambiguous situations.
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