Due Diligence / KYC Manager

GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP (SG) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced KYC professional to join their Legal & Compliance function in Singapore. In this role, you'll be responsible for executing KYC and screening processes, managing due diligence reviews, and ensuring compliance controls are upheld. Required are over 5 years of experience in KYC/due diligence, with a strong proficiency in compliance systems like World-Check. This position offers a chance to impact regulatory alignment and risk management effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on KYC/due diligence experience within financial services, preferably in the insurance sector.
• Strong technical proficiency with compliance systems like World-Check or equivalent screening platforms.
• Advanced analytical capability to interpret complex corporate structures and identify red flags.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end KYC on business partners and clients.
• Lead onboarding assessments and periodic due diligence reviews for partners.
• Maintain KYC procedures and collaborate with compliance teams.

Skills

KYC/Due Diligence Experience

Compliance Systems Proficiency

Analytical Capability

Tools

World-Check

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced KYC professional to strengthen our Legal & Compliance function. In this role, you will lead due‑diligence onboarding and ongoing reviews for business partners across the region, ensuring all KYC and screening processes meet regulatory and internal standards.
Key Responsibilities:

• KYC & Screening Execution: Perform end-to-end KYC on business partners and clients, including structural analysis, ownership verification, and sanctions/PEP screening using World‑Check and other compliance tools.
• Due Diligence Review Management: Lead onboarding assessments and periodic due‑diligence reviews for partners in Singapore and Hong Kong, ensuring timely, accurate risk assessments aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Compliance Controls & Documentation: Maintain KYC procedures, ensure accurate record‑keeping, and collaborate with compliance and risk teams to refine frameworks, elevate issues, and support regulatory alignment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on KYC / due diligence experience within financial services (preferably in the insurance sector).
• Strong technical proficiency with compliance systems, including World‑Check or equivalent screening platforms, and solid understanding of sanctions, PEPs, and AML/KYC regulatory expectations.
• Advanced analytical capability to interpret complex corporate structures, identify red flags, and formulate risk‑based recommendations.

Apply now or send your CV to [e-mail].
Only one slot remaining – once the right person is shortlisted, the position will be closed.