KYC/AML Compliance Lead – Onboarding & Risk

morgan mckinley pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced KYC/AML specialist to lead end-to-end onboarding and ongoing reviews across retail, corporate, and institutional clients. The role emphasizes risk assessment, regulatory compliance, collaboration with front-office, and guiding a small team while ensuring data integrity and audit readiness.

You will stay ahead of MAS Notice 626 and international standards, delivering timely, accurate documentation and solutions under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in KYC, Client Onboarding, or AML within banking or financial services.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., MAS Notice 626 and international AML standards).
• Proven capability to operate as both a direct manager for a small team and a hands-on individual contributor.
• Strong analytical capabilities, high attention to detail, and the ability to deliver quality results under tight deadlines.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to resolving complex compliance challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead KYC end-to-end execution for retail, corporate, and institutional banking clients across initial onboarding, periodic updates, and trigger-based reviews.
• Evaluate and validate customer risk ratings to ensure proper risk classification and proportionate due diligence.
• Maintain and update KYC checklists, forms, and operational guidelines to align with evolving business needs and regulatory standards.
• Partner with front-office business units to resolve documentation gaps, verification hurdles, and client onboarding bottlenecks.
• Direct operational practices to comply with local and international AML/CFT laws. Support the Head of Compliance in updating policies and incorporating regulatory changes.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal/external audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance testing exercises.
• Identify, document, and elevate potential AML risks or suspicious activities. Track and report overdue client reviews to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with IT and Operations to implement workflow enhancements, optimize systems, and maintain high data integrity.

Job description

Morgan McKinley Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced KYC/AML specialist to lead end-to-end onboarding and ongoing reviews across retail, corporate, and institutional clients. The role emphasizes risk assessment, regulatory compliance, collaboration with front-office, and guiding a small team while ensuring data integrity and audit readiness.

You will stay ahead of MAS Notice 626 and international standards, delivering timely, accurate documentation and solutions under tight deadlines.