Executive Director, KYC & AML Onboarding Leader

Goldman Sachs; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in Singapore is seeking an Executive Director to lead complex KYC refresh activities within Client Onboarding, partnering with Compliance, Business, Operations and Engineering to strengthen risk mitigation and enable scalable processes.

You will drive data-led digital transformation, advocate AI-enabled automation, and shape the strategic direction across global stakeholders while mentoring teams in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of AML operations experience.
• Experience in AML/CDD or onboarding roles with hedge funds, financial institutions.
• Ability to work in a global team and influence stakeholders.
• Process development and delivery leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure due diligence on existing clients to comply with AML/KYC.
• Drive strategic change across front to back of the function and stakeholders.
• Champion AI-enabled automation in KYC workflows to reduce manual effort.
• Develop data and digital strategy initiatives to improve transparency and metrics.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams.

Skills

AML operations

KYC refresh

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

AI/automation interest

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Goldman Sachs in Singapore is seeking an Executive Director to lead complex KYC refresh activities within Client Onboarding, partnering with Compliance, Business, Operations and Engineering to strengthen risk mitigation and enable scalable processes.

You will drive data-led digital transformation, advocate AI-enabled automation, and shape the strategic direction across global stakeholders while mentoring teams in a regulated environment.