KYC Analyst (Greater China Focus)

ECLERX PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECLERX PRIVATE LIMITED invites a seasoned KYC Analyst to lead end-to-end KYC/AML activities for Greater China clients. You will liaise with relationship teams and AML refresh ops, handling periodic reviews, document validation, and regulatory compliance across APAC markets.

You will engage with Sales, Banking, and Markets to manage client refreshes, resolve escalations, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in banking/finance is required.
• 5+ years hands-on KYC operations experience, preferably in Corporate Banking.
• Strong KYC/AML expertise with policy standards knowledge.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-team communication.
• Experience with PKR KYC/AML processes and APAC regulations (MAS, HKMA).
• Proven ability to handle complex client structures (trusts, offshore entities).

Responsibilities

• Serve as KYC SME for Greater China (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong) and communicate in business Mandarin.
• Own end-to-end KYC process including periodic reviews, onboarding, and trigger events.
• Collaborate with Sales, Banking, and Markets to oversee client refreshes and escalations.
• Review client documentation, perform screening, and obtain Compliance approvals.
• Support PKR workloads with Front Service Office in Singapore.
• Guide RMs and front-office on KYC requirements and policy rationale.
• Contribute to KYC process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders across departments.

Skills

KYC operations

AML expertise

Stakeholder management

Client-facing

Documentation standards

KYC summaries

APAC regs

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Banking/Finance

Tools

CAWB

CBD

AppSuite

Cosima

Factiva

LexisNexis

Job description

KYC Analyst (Greater China Clients)

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Location: Singapore (Office)

Type: Full-time

Vertical: Financial Markets

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Summary

As a member of the KYC/AML Specialist team, you will serve as a key liaison between client relationship teams and AML Refresh Operations, ensuring end-to-end management ofclient periodic reviews . Your role will involve collaborating with sales, banking, and markets teams to oversee a portfolio of client refreshes, track pending requirements, perform screening, and resolve operational or compliance-related escalations

Responsibilities

1. Have served as the KYC subject matter expert (SME) and dealt with clients from Greater China (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong ), communicating in business Mandarin and reading business Mandarin documentations .
2. Serve as the KYC subject matter expert (SME), supporting Client Advisors (CAs) and Market Team Heads (MTHs) on complex due diligence cases and regulatory requirements
3. Own and manage the end-to-end KYC process, including periodic reviews, onboarding, and trigger events, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies and APAC regulatory guidelines
4. Support the team in addressing volume surges in Periodic KYC Reviews (PKRs) and collaborate effectively with the Front Service Office (FSO) in Singapore
5. Review and validate client documentation, conduct screening, and secure necessary approvals from Compliance and Business stakeholders
6. Support a culture of teamwork and collaboration focused on goals and delivery
7. Adhere to standards for timeliness and accuracy of AML CDD case completion
8. Collaborate closely with Relationship Managers (RMs), and other front-office teams to guide them through KYC requirements, explain policy rationale, and ensure efficient collection of necessary client documentation
9. Contribute actively to KYC process improvement initiatives, offering ideas and feedback to drive greater efficiency, quality, and automation.
10. Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across departments
11. Assist in tracking both Annual refresh population and other KYC-related populations in partnership with the coverage team
12. Ensure all refresh cases are completed accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory and internal policy requirements

Eligibility Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree in a banking / finance with a Minimum of 5 plus years of hands-on experience in KYC operations, specifically within Corporate Banking
2. Strong KYC/AML expertise, with experience in AML CDD policy standards and industry practices in AML CDD
3. Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across teams and communicate with colleagues at various levels
4. Experience in a client-facing or direct client interaction capacity (related to KYC data gathering, remediation, or query resolution)
5. Excellent command over documentation standards, SoW narratives, and justification of risk decisions
6. Ability to multi-task, work independently, and establish a cooperative and collaborative working relationship
7. Excellent Written and Verbal communication, especially in drafting clear, structured KYC summaries and providing well-reasoned recommendations.
8. Experienced in PKR KYC/AML operating processes, with knowledge of regulatory requirements for APAC (MAS, HKMA), including specific regulatory nuances and client segments
9. PKR experience must be with private banks. Preference for those who have worked for private bank in SG or HK
10. Proven track record in handling complex client structures, including trusts, offshore entities, and high-risk profiles.
11. Proficient in using KYC-related platforms and tools (e.g., CAWB, CBD, AppSuite, Cosima, Factiva, Lexis Nexis), with a strong willingness to adapt to new technologies and systems
12. Understanding of the operational aspects of products and services used by Banking clients