Associate Director/ Manager, Client Due Diligence

RBC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking a candidate to support the Wealth Management Business in client onboarding and periodic reviews, particularly for high-net-worth clients and offshore entities. The ideal candidate will possess 5-8 years of relevant experience in KYC or AML, showcasing strong analytical and communication skills. This role involves liaising with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while participating in continuous improvement initiatives in client management processes.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Continuous Development Opportunities

Dynamic and Collaborative Work Environment

World-class Training Program

Qualifications

• Degree holder or equivalent.
• Typically requires 5-8 years' experience in client onboarding, KYC or AML functions in wealth management or private banking.
• Team player.
• Analytical thinker, problem solver, resourceful.
• Ability to provide client-focused solutions that comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in reviewing and approving all risk accounts including high-risk accounts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure KYC profiles submitted by Front Office meet the internal policy and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all account opening documentation complies with and meets all applicable legal and regulatory requirements prior to onboarding.
• Provide advice and training to all new RMs and RMOs on client onboarding matters.
• Liaise with key stakeholders in escalation of high-risk accounts and document exceptions and findings.
• Conduct QA checks relating to AML and CDD requirements.
• Act as intermediary between Front Office and Back Office on any issues that has been escalated for urgent resolution.
• Maintain the department procedure and policy manuals.
• Participate in projects such as system UAT and follow up on system enhancement/implementation when necessary.
• Assist in other ad-hoc projects and client-related matters as well as audit.

Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Communication

Data Gathering Analysis

Detail-Oriented

Financial Regulation

Fraud Risk Management

Group Problem Solving

Internal Controls

Operational Integrity

Process Management

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

You will be responsible for supporting Wealth Management Business on client onboarding and periodic review with a major focus on personal high net worth clients, offshore companies, family trust structure clients.

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As part of the Client Due Diligence Team, you will be responsible for supporting Wealth Management Business on client onboarding and trigger event review with a major focus on personal high net worth clients, offshore companies, family trust structure clients.

What will you do?

• Ensure KYC profiles submitted by Front Office meet the internal policy and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all account opening documentation complies with and meets all applicable legal and regulatory requirements prior to onboarding.
• Provide advice and training to all new RMs and RMOs on client onboarding matters.
• Liaise with key stakeholders in escalation of high-risk accounts and document exceptions and findings.
• Conduct QA checks relating to AML and CDD requirements.
• Act as intermediary between Front Office and Back Office on any issues that has been escalated for urgent resolution.
• Maintain the department procedure and policy manuals.
• Participate in projects such as system UAT and follow up on system enhancement/implementation when necessary.
• Assist in other ad-hoc projects and client related matters as well as audit.

What do you need to succeed?

• Degree holder or equivalent.
• The role would typically require 5-8 years experience in client onboarding, KYC or AML functions in wealth management or private banking.
• Team player.
• Analytical thinker, problem solver, resourceful.
• Ability to provide client focus solutions which complies with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have experience in reviewing and approving all risk accounts including high risk accounts.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services.

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Job Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Communication, Data Gathering Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Financial Regulation, Fraud Risk Management, Group Problem Solving, Internal Controls, Operational Integrity, Process Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

8 MARINA VIEW, #26-01 ASIA SQUARE TOWER 1:SINGAPORE

City:

Singapore

Country:

Singapore

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-07-21

Application Deadline:

2025-08-21

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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