Front KYC Advisory Specialist

Bank Julius Bär & Co. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Julius Baer is seeking a diligent KYC specialist to support Private Banking Relationship Managers in Singapore. You will prepare and maintain complete KYC documentation and conduct client due diligence (CDD) in line with local regulations and internal standards.

This hands-on role requires meticulous, structured candidates who can draft KYC narratives, assess risks, verify documentation, and escalate AML concerns.

Qualifications

• University degree in Banking/Finance or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of KYC/CDD, AML compliance experience.
• Experience in large-scale remediation or uplift programmes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive KYC files and narratives for onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Articulate SOW and SOF summaries with clear justifications and traceability.
• Review client structures (individuals, companies, trusts) for documentation completeness.
• Ensure KYC profiles meet internal and regulatory standards before submission.
• Support RMs with guidance on CDD requirements and documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Ethical integrity

Education

University degree in Banking/Finance

Job description

At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.

Seeking a diligent and detail-oriented KYC specialist to support the Private Banking RMs. The role is responsi-ble for the preparation and maintenance of complete and accurate Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation and client due diligence (CDD) profiles in accordance to local regulations and bank internal standards. The KYC specialist will work closely with the RMs in collecting and validating client information, draft detailed KYC narratives (including SOW and risk assessment summaries) and ensure high quality onboarding and peri-odic review of private banking clients.

This is a hands on role suited for someone meticulous, structured and familiar with private banking client pro-files.

YOUR CHALLENGE

• Work collaboratively with the RM in the preparation of comprehensive KYC files and narratives for client onboarding, periodic reviews and trigger events
• Articulate SOW and SOF summaries ensuring clear justifications, plausibility assessments and traceability
• Review client structures (individuals, companies, trusts, foundations) and ensure documentation completeness in line with local regulations
• Ensure all KYC profiles meet internal quality or compliance standards before submission for checking and approvals
• Support RMs by providing guidance on CDD requirements and acceptable documentation
• Work with RMs to address any queries by Compliance/Uplift teams
• Escalate potential AML concerns or documentation gaps to Compliance or relevant control functions
• Contribute to process improvements and knowledge sharing with the onboarding and KYC team.

Regulatory Responsibilities &/OR Risk Management

Demonstration of appropriate values and behaviours including but not limited to standards on honesty and integrity, due care and diligence, fair dealing (treating customers fairly), management of conflicts of interest, competence and continuous development, adequate risk management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations

YOUR PROFILE

Personal and Social Excellent analytical, conceptual, problem solving and interpersonal skills, as well as a high level of flexibility and adaptability to changes Strong personality with a robust ethical compass and a consistency in handling challenging situations Professional and Technical University degree or equivalent education in Banking and/or Finance At least 3-5 years of professional experience in KYC/CDD, AML Compliance, financial crime remediation including large scale remediation or uplift programmes Strong ability to interact with senior management, build trusted partnerships, deliver sound opinion and present relevant solutions Strong technical knowledge in KYC risk assessment, SOW/SOF corroboration and financial crime compliance standards Strong people skills with the ability to set and prioritise objectives and task

Why join Julius Baer?

At Julius Baer our employees enjoy the benefits of a global company with the support and collegiality of a much smaller one. We are growing quickly, but we remain dedicated to maintaining our accessible structure with flat hierarchies, and approachable and supportive leaders. With offices around the world, we offer an international and stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with a diverse team of highly motivated colleagues, bringing the best of the bank to our clients. Our core values of Care, Passion, and Excellence define the tone of how we interact with each other and our partners. Committed to your success Whether nurturing young talent with our renowned apprentice scheme, enabling ambitious university graduates to put theory into practice with our Graduate Programme, or providing first-class opportunities for experienced professionals, we look after our employees. We believe in continuous learning as a company and as individuals, which is why we put a focus on the health and well-being of our employees and offer flexible working options, a wide array of benefits, and extensive career development programmes.

The international reference in wealth management Julius Baer is the leading Swiss wealth management group. We focus on servicing and advising sophisticated private clients from around the world, taking into account what truly matters to them – in their business and personal life, today and for future generations.

Headquartered in Zurich, we are present in around 60 locations worldwide, including Bangkok, Dubai, Dublin, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, Monaco, Mumbai, Santiago de Chile, Shanghai, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo.

For more information visit www.juliusbaer.com or contact us via the Contact Form.