Client Onboarding Specialist (KYC/AML)

LEONTEQ SECURITIES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Singapore seeks a compliance professional to manage client onboardings and ensure adherence to KYC and AML requirements. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of experience in the financial industry, along with a degree in a relevant field. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential. Knowledge of financial regulations in Singapore is crucial.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in the financial industry in a Compliance, Audit or Consulting role.
• Knowledge of financial markets laws and regulations in Singapore, Hong Kong, or Dubai.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Handle client onboardings and KYC documentation.
• Ensure compliance with KYC and AMLCFT requirements.
• Provide advice on client onboarding and related issues.
• Document and manage client relationships and data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team-player attitude

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WHAT YOU\'LL DO

• Handling of client onboardings – liaising with clients for relevant Know Your Client documentations, adhering to internal client acceptance and due diligence policies and procedures including related AML/CFT tasks such as name screenings, clarifications, disposals and assessments in terms of PEPs or adverse media and/or other higher risk factors.


• Ensuring that the above client onboardings are in alignment with the relevant KYC and AMLCFT requirements prescribed by relevant Authorities such as the MAS, SFC and DFSA.


• Provision of advice regarding client onboarding/KYC/related AML/CFT questions


• Preparation of internal client notes/assessments on onboarding/KYC/related AMLCFT issues


• Planning and responsibility regarding specific client reviews in context of above-mentioned regulations


• Involvement in different client projects, e.g. assessments on new business models, implementation of new software tools


• Documentation and life cycle management of relationships, including the maintenance of client data


• Support throughout audit fieldwork (preparation of files for auditors, discuss queries and findings with auditors etc.)

WHAT YOU\'LL NEED

• Preferably 2-3 years of experience in the financial industry in a similar Compliance, Audit or Consulting function


• Knowledge of Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai or equivalent financial markets laws and regulations


• Dedicated personality with strong team-player attitude and willingness to take responsibility


• Excellent analytical, organizational and communicative skills


• Ability to take initiative and to work independently and under pressure, manage own goals and set priorities


• Degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, Business Administration or a related field


• Fluent in English


• Good MS Office Skills

NICE TO HAVE

• Fluency in an additional Asian language is a plus