Global Banking & Markets, Operations, Client Onboarding & Configuration – KYC Refresh, Analyst/[...]

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a detail-oriented professional for the KYC Refresh team. The role involves ensuring compliance with AML and KYC regulations while engaging with clients and internal teams. Candidates should have strong communication skills and at least 3 years of experience in the financial sector. This position offers an opportunity to impact client relationships positively and uphold regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in AML/CDD requirements from client onboarding or similar roles.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the financial industry or client‑facing role.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence on existing clients for AML/KYC compliance.
• Engage clients to obtain relevant CDD documentation.
• Ensure high standards in client communications.
• Escalate potential issues promptly.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to work in a dynamic environment

Excellent organizational skills

Job description

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we connect people, capital and ideas to help solve problems for our clients. We are a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals.

ABOUT OUR ROLES

OPERATIONS is a dynamic, multi-faceted division that partners with all parts of the firm to provide banking, securities, and asset management services to clients around the world. In addition, Operations provides essential risk management and controls to preserve and enhance the firm's assets and its reputation. For every new product launched and every trade executed, it is Operations that develops and manages the processes and controls that enable business flow.

Are you looking to apply your quantitative skills whilst honing your skillsets to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, securities fraud and other financial crimes? Our Client Onboarding team is seeking an energetic, proactive, and detail‑oriented professional to support the KYC refresh function in the Singapore office; the main functional duty will be to ensure our clients’ ongoing adherence to applicable Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) policies and regulatory requirements.

As a member of the KYC Refresh team, the individual will specialize in the review of AML/KYC information of existing institutional clients. The individual will work directly with our clients, sales, compliance, and operations partners in a fast‑paced environment with precision and accuracy. The ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and communicate to all levels of the organization, including sales and compliance, is critical. Having a client service mindset is crucial as the role requires significant interaction with clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure due diligence is performed on existing clients to comply with AML/KYC regulations.
• Develop expertise and execute Firm’s Anti‑Money Laundering, Customer Due Diligence (CDD) policies and process.
• Engage clients and internal business teams to obtain relevant CDD information and documentation.
• Ensure all communications are of the highest professional standard to maintain client service excellence.
• Timely and effective escalation of potential issues and devising possible resolutions.
• Take responsibility for delivering against committed timelines.
• Participate in regular meetings with the program team to maintain clarity around workflow, understand changes to AML/KYC regulations and expectations, and develop required reporting metrics and executional process.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to professionally and persuasively engage external clients and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and changing requirement.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail given the regulatory nature of the role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience of AML/CDD requirements either via a Client Onboarding role or similar role including an understanding of all types of client structures and requirements such as hedge funds, private corporations, financial institutions, trusts, etc.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in the financial industry or client‑facing role; role title will commensurate with experience.
• Proven ability to work well in a global team environment.

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.