KYC/AML Analyst - Contract

SKILLSFORCE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,220 - 72,540; Part time

Job summary

SKILLSFORCE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY PTE LTD client seeks an Analyst to join the Operations team. The role focuses on safeguarding the firm by ensuring smooth client onboarding and meeting regulatory and compliance standards.

You will review documentation, manage onboarding tasks, and coordinate with Legal, Compliance and AML to mitigate risk. This position offers a 6-month contract with potential extension and exposure to PWM client onboarding workflows.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in financial industry onboarding, KYC/AML experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of risk and control frameworks in operations.
• Highly motivated, results‑oriented, and proactive in challenging processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate onboarding and maintenance documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
• Understand client account structures and required documentation.
• Ensure accuracy and proper authorization of account documents.
• Input system data for onboarding and suitability reviews.
• Identify red flags and escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with AML Compliance to implement policies and due diligence reviews.
• Request and approve products for accounts and ensure correct reflection in downstream systems.
• Coordinate issue resolution with Teams, Compliance and Legal.
• Maintain updated documentation in central repositories.
• Drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

KYC/AML onboarding experience

Risk & controls understanding

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated Analyst to join their Operations team. This role is pivotal in safeguarding the firm by ensuring smooth account onboarding while meeting stringent regulatory and compliance standards.

About the Team

The Client Onboarding (COB) team partners closely with Legal, Compliance, AML, and Management to mitigate risks in onboarding new PWM clients. PWM Operations supports clients through asset transfers, account opening, execution services, performance measurement, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate account onboarding and maintenance documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
• Understand diverse client account structures and required legal documentation.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization of account documentation.
• Perform system data input for account setup and suitability reviews.
• Identify red flags during onboarding and elevate appropriately.
• Partner with AML Compliance to implement new policies and conduct due diligence reviews.
• Request and approve products (options, margin, cash, etc.) for accounts.
• Ensure downstream systems correctly reflect approved products and services.
• Coordinate issue resolution with Teams, Compliance, and Legal.
• Maintain updated documentation in central repositories.
• Drive continuous process improvements.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 1-2 year of financial industry experience (KYC/AML/Client Onboarding experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of risk and control frameworks in operations.
• Highly motivated, results‑oriented, and proactive in challenging processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships across business and federation teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative team player who thrives under pressure.

Contract Details

• Initial 6‑month contract with potential for extension.