KYC & AML Onboarding Specialist

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

Job summary

Longbridge Singapore is seeking an AML/KYC professional to join the KYC Operation Team in Singapore. The role focuses on customer onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and periodic review for retail, accredited investor, and institutional clients.

You will ensure MAS SFA04-N02 compliance, perform robust due diligence, and support the business in managing financial crime risks, collaborating with Compliance and senior management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 3–5 years AML/KYC experience in financial institutions, preferably capital markets/brokerage.
• Strong knowledge of MAS Notice SFA04-N02 AML/CFT requirements.
• Familiar with client onboarding for securities, derivatives, and investment products.
• Experience handling high-risk clients, PEPs, and EDD cases.
• Familiarity with screening tools such as World-Check, Dow Jones, Refinitiv.
• Professional certification (ACAMS or ICA) is an advantage.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin to support onboarding and documentation review.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CDD reviews for new and existing clients per internal policies and MAS requirements.
• Obtain KYC information and documents from clients or via teams (questionnaires, SoW/SoF).
• Perform name screening and transaction reviews; assess AML/CFT and sanctions risks.
• Carry out Enhanced Due Diligence for higher-risk clients (PEPs, high-risk jurisdictions).
• Escalate material risk concerns promptly and support risk decisions.
• Provide advisory support on CDD/KYC requirements and documentation standards.
• Mentor junior team members and support quality review processes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance KYC processes, controls, and efficiency.

Skills

AML/KYC expertise

Regulatory compliance

Client onboarding

Risk assessment

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

World-Check

Dow Jones

Refinitiv

Job description

Longbridge Singapore is seeking an AML/KYC professional to join the KYC Operation Team in Singapore. The role focuses on customer onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and periodic review for retail, accredited investor, and institutional clients.

You will ensure MAS SFA04-N02 compliance, perform robust due diligence, and support the business in managing financial crime risks, collaborating with Compliance and senior management.