KYC Officer (Up to 6K| Private Banking | Onboarding)

ADECCO PERSONNEL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a KYC Officer for a prominent bank in Singapore. The successful candidate will conduct KYC audits for clients, ensuring compliance with AML regulations. This role requires a degree in Banking or related field, along with 2-6 years of experience in KYC/AML, particularly in private banking. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are a must. This position starts as a 6-month contract with a potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of KYC/AML experience.
• Experience in private banking and onboarding of high-net-worth clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed KYC due diligence for new clients.
• Collaborate with Relationship Managers during onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with AML laws and company policies.
• Review client documents including passports and proofs of address.
• Implement background screenings.
• Identify and manage potential compliance risks.
• Propose improvements to onboarding workflow.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Banking, Accountancy or Business Administration

Job description

The Opportunity

• Adecco is partnering with a leading bank to look for a KYC Officer
• Starts off as 6 months contract, with high chance for extension

The Job

• Conduct detailed KYC due diligence procedures for new clients, both individual and corporate
• Collaborate with Relationship Managers, ensuring accurate client submissions during onboarding
• Ensure that the onboarding process is complaint with AML laws, FATCA/CRS, sanction rules, and company policies
• Review an array of client documents including passports, proof of address, and corporate documents
• Implement background screenings using advanced internal tools and third-party databases
• Identify, escalate, and manage potential compliance risks such as PEPs and sanctions exposure
• Propose improvements to the onboarding workflow to enhance efficiency and client experience

The Talent

• Degree majoring in Banking, Accountancy or Business Administration or related discipline
• 2-6 years of KYC/AML expereince
• Experience in private banking and onboarding of high-net-worth/ultra-high-net-worth clients
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Next Step

• Drop your resume and contact us to follow-up, or send your resume and share about your private banking experience to [e-mail]
• Email Topic: KYC Officer (Private Banking)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted