Front Office Onboarding & KYC Leader, Private Banking

DBS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Asia Central in Singapore is seeking a Senior Associate in Front Office Onboarding to manage end-to-end client onboarding for private banking clients. You will assess case profiles, support RM in KYC write-ups, and ensure timely closure before submission, while staying updated on KYC/AML regulations.

You will collaborate with Front Office, compliance, and other stakeholders, perform risk assessments, and drive process improvements to streamline account openings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field.
• At least 7–10 years of experience in KYC, AML and/or client onboarding in private banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., FATCA, CRS, MAS guidelines).
• Certifications in AML such as CAMS or International Association Diploma in Anti Money Laundering would be an advantage.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with Front Office and diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with KYC software, databases, and banking systems. Proficient in Excel and Tableau preferred.

Responsibilities

• KYC and Compliance: Facilitate end-to-end client onboarding from prospect onboarding to account opening.
• Collaboration and Communication: Share best KYC practices, improve cross-unit collaboration, liaise with Front Office and compliance teams.
• Data Management and Reporting: Analyze data to track onboarding progress, risk trends, and KYC issues.
• Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in the onboarding process and propose enhancements.

Skills

KYC

AML

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Excel

Tableau

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Business, Law)

Tools

KYC software

Databases

Banking systems

Job description

DBS Asia Central in Singapore is seeking a Senior Associate in Front Office Onboarding to manage end-to-end client onboarding for private banking clients. You will assess case profiles, support RM in KYC write-ups, and ensure timely closure before submission, while staying updated on KYC/AML regulations.

You will collaborate with Front Office, compliance, and other stakeholders, perform risk assessments, and drive process improvements to streamline account openings.