KYC & Onboarding Lead

BIT Official; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BIT, formerly Matrixport, is seeking a senior KYC/AML leader to oversee onboarding and counterparty due diligence in a regulatory-focused environment. You will mentor the team, drive coverage during leadership absences, and ensure compliant processes across business lines.

The role emphasizes expert guidance on KYC/CDD, risk assessments, and collaboration with stakeholders to close gaps and improve controls. A strong compliance mindset and industry familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of KYC/AML experience.
• Leadership or team management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and due diligence.
• Experience with regulatory inspections, audits, remediation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of KYC to lead the KYC department; act as coverage during their absence.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for client onboarding across all business lines, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Act as the subject matter expert and primary liaison for counterparty account openings, periodic reviews/trigger event reviews across all business lines.
• Lead pre and ongoing counterparty due diligence and its periodic refresh cycles; Verify KYC/CDD documents, assess AML/CFT questionnaire completeness, conduct risk assessments, and provide clear recommendations to senior management for approval.
• Prepare comprehensive KYC/CDD files and respond promptly to counterparties' AML/CFT questionnaires to facilitate mutual onboarding/periodic reviews.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify process gaps, control risks, and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Take ownership of Counterparty Due Diligence and its periodic refresh cycles.
• Oversee ongoing monitoring activities, including escalated name screening alerts and periodic client reviews.
• Maintain and update compliance control lists, logs, and documentation.
• Act as an ambassador of Matrixport, ensuring professionalism, regulatory compliance, and excellent client experience.
• Support ad-hoc compliance projects and initiatives as required.

Skills

Leadership

KYC/AML expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Mentoring/people management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business

CAMS / ICA certification

Job description

BIT, formerly Matrixport, is seeking a senior KYC/AML leader to oversee onboarding and counterparty due diligence in a regulatory-focused environment. You will mentor the team, drive coverage during leadership absences, and ensure compliant processes across business lines.

The role emphasizes expert guidance on KYC/CDD, risk assessments, and collaboration with stakeholders to close gaps and improve controls. A strong compliance mindset and industry familiarity are essential.