KYC Associate (Private Banking)

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

Job summary

Morgan McKinley seeks an Associate, Client Due Diligence to join our Relationship Management team in Singapore. You will support onboarding and ongoing reviews for HNW/UHNW clients, coordinating with Relationship Managers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities include drafting CDD/KYC narratives, collecting and validating documentation, and ensuring compliance with AML/regulatory standards. Relevant banking experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in business/finance.
• Experience in banking or financial services with CDD/KYC exposure.
• Strong communication, analytics and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Relationship Managers to deliver CDD for HNW/UHNW clients and support onboarding and reviews.
• Draft and finalize comprehensive CDD reports covering client profiles, ownership, wealth sources and risk.
• Collect, validate and quality-check KYC documentation and address gaps to keep records accurate.
• Oversee case pipelines, monitor progress and coordinate to meet service levels and regulatory deadlines.
• Ensure KYC/CDD activities adhere to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

Skills

CDD

KYC

AML compliance

Client onboarding

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JobTitle:

Associate, Client Due Diligence (Private Banking)

JobDuration:

12 months contract with a possibility to extend or to go perm!

Morgan McKinley is hiring an Associate, Client Due Diligence (Private Banking) to join our Relationship Management team to supportHNW/UHNW clients, partnering closely with RelationshipManagers and internal stakeholders.

JobResponsibilities:

• Partner with Relationship Managers and internal stakeholders to deliver CDD for HNW/UHNW clients, ensuring smooth onboarding and ongoing reviews.
• Draft and finalize comprehensive CDD reports covering client profiles, ownership structures, source of wealth, account activity, and risk assessments in line with AML/regulatory standards.
• Collect, validate, and perform quality checks on KYC documentation, promptly addressing gaps or exceptions to maintain accurate client records.
• Oversee case pipelines and timelines, monitor progress, and coordinate with stakeholders to meet service levels and regulatory deadlines.
• Ensure all KYC/CDD activities are conducted in strict adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related discipline, with equivalent professional experience considered.
• At least 3 years’ relevant work experience in banking or financial services, with exposure to client due diligence and KYC processes.
• Demonstrates proven strengths in customer service, communication, sales, mathematics, analytics, organization, and planning.
• Possesses a solid understanding of private banking products and services, supporting effective client engagement.
• Experienced in producing CDD/KYC narratives for onboarding and periodic reviews within banks or financial institutions.
• Excellent communication skill with basic proficiency in MS applications; a collaborative team player driven to achieve results