Associate/ AD, Institutional Equities, Client Onboarding

CLSA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CLSA, based in Singapore, seeks an experienced KYC and Client Onboarding professional to manage end-to-end onboarding across the APAC region. You will collaborate with Front Office, Compliance, AML, Operations, and other teams to meet onboarding timelines while adhering to AML/KYC standards.

Responsibilities include document validation, KYC reviews, client screening, and independent review of KYC work, with Mandarin proficiency considered advantageous.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in KYC and Client Onboarding in financial services.
• Candidates with 8–15 years may be considered for Associate Director.
• Basic proficiency in Mandarin (reading, writing, speaking) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end client onboarding for APAC region.
• Partner with Front Office, Compliance, AML, Operations, FATCA and other stakeholders to ensure timely onboarding.
• Gather, review and validate constitutional and supporting documentation; coordinate with clients and internal teams (Mandarin a plus).
• Conduct KYC and due diligence reviews to assess client risk profiles across regulatory dimensions.
• Perform client identification, verification and screening using external databases and screening tools.
• Provide independent review of KYC performed by Makers to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

KYC / Onboarding

AML knowledge

Stakeholder management

Mandarin (basic)

Attention to detail

MS Word

MS Excel

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Position Description

The IE Client Onboarding team performs KYC due diligence on new IE clients in line with the firm’s Global AML/KYC framework, working closely with both external clients and internal stakeholders, including Compliance and KRM.

Key Areas of 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 closely with external clients and internal teams. Mandarin language proficiency is an advantage.
• Conduct KYC and customer due diligence reviews to assess and monitor client risk profiles, including reputational, regulatory, and operational risks.
• Perform client identification, verification, and screening checks using external databases and screening tools, ensuring compliance with internal AML policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform independent review of KYC due diligence completed by Makers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 4-8 years of relevant experience in KYC and Client Onboarding, preferably within the financial services industry. Candidates with more years of relevant experience (8 to 15 years) will be considered for Associate Director position.
• Basic proficiency in Mandarin (reading, writing, and speaking) would be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of corporate structures and constitutional documents.
• Working knowledge of periodic reviews for equity products.
• Strong attention to detail with a process-driven and risk-aware mindset.
• Excellent research and investigative skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve complex issues.
• Strong time management, organizational, and stakeholder relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are a must-have.
• Knowledge of AML regulations, particularly in HK SFC and SG MAS requirements.