KYC Analyst – Private Banking

eClerx; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

eClerx is seeking a KYC Analyst – Private Banking in Singapore (Work from Office).

You will act as a liaison between client relationship teams and AML Refresh Operations, overseeing end-to-end periodic KYC reviews for the Private Banking and Private Wealth Management business line. This role requires strong KYC/AML knowledge and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in banking/finance with hands-on KYC/AML experience.
• Strong KYC/AML expertise and policy knowledge across private banking/wealth management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Periodic KYC Review lifecycle for high-risk and complex accounts.
• Analyze ownership structures and reconstruct SoW/SoF narratives with evidence.
• Serve as KYC SME for Client Advisors and Market Team Heads; guide documentation and approvals.
• Perform sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening with industry tools; verify and sign off on documentation.
• Track annual refresh and remediation backlogs; identify bottlenecks and suggest process improvements.

Skills

KYC/AML expertise

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in banking/finance

Tools

CAWB

CBD

AppSuite

Cosima

Factiva

Lexis Nexis

Job description

Job 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 of client periodic reviews for the Private Banking and Private Wealth Management business line.

Job Description

KYC Analyst – Private Banking

Location: Singapore (Work from Office)

Type: Full-time- 6 months Contract

Department: Financial Markets

Responsibilities

• Periodic Reviews & Remediation: Manage the end-to-end Periodic KYC Review (PKR) lifecycle for high-risk and complex accounts. Address backlogs and volume surges, drive targeted remediation exercises, and process trigger events in compliance with MAS and HKMA regulatory standards.


• Source of Wealth (SoW) & Risk Assessment: Analyze complex ownership structures (trusts, foundations, SPVs, and offshore entities). Evaluate and reconstruct historical Source of Wealth (SoW) and Source of Funds (SoF) narratives, gather corroborating documentary evidence, and draft clear risk-mitigation rationale for Compliance approval.


• Front-Office & Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as a dedicated KYC Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Client Advisors (CAs) and Market Team Heads. Guide relationship teams through CDD requirements, explain policy rationale, track pending documentation, and resolve compliance escalations to ensure timely case closure.


• Screening & Due Diligence Validation: Perform Sanctions, PEP, and Adverse Media screening using industry tools (e.g., Factiva, LexisNexis). Validate incoming client documentation for completeness and secure necessary sign-offs from Business and Compliance stakeholders.


• Pipeline Tracking & Process Optimisation: Track and report on annual refresh populations and outstanding remediation files in partnership with coverage teams. Identify workflow bottlenecks and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and automation.

Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a banking / finance with a Minimum of 1 plus years of hands-on experience in KYC operations, specifically within Private Banking or Private Wealth Management


• Strong KYC/AML expertise, with experience in AML CDD policy standards and industry practices in AML CDD


• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across teams and communicate with colleagues at various levels


• 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


• Understanding of the operational aspects of products and services used by Banking clients

How To Apply

• Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume through our career site


• Be sure to include any relevant experience that aligns with the role.


• Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our recruitment team for next steps

About EClerx

eClerx is a leading provider of productized services, bringing together people, technology and domain expertise to amplify business results.

The firm provides business process management, automation, and analytics services to a number of Fortune 2000 enterprises, including some of the world’s leading financial services, communications, retail, fashion, media & entertainment, manufacturing, travel & leisure, and technology companies. Incorporated in 2000, eClerx is traded on both the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges of India. The firm employs more than 19,000 people across Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland, Egypt, India, Italy, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, the UK, and the USA.

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