KYC Onboarding Officer, PBWM, AVP

1321 Barclays - BX - Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays Singapore is seeking a KYC Specialist with a primary focus on Onboarding to support the Private Bank & Wealth Management platform. You will conduct thorough KYC reviews, ensure AML policy sign-offs, and maintain regulatory compliance across client onboarding activities.

Collaboration with front office, risk, and business stakeholders is essential to uphold the integrity of the onboarding process. The role requires strong knowledge of KYC/AML controls, attention to detail, and the

Qualifications

• KYC and AML experience required.
• Experience reviewing client documentation for onboarding.
• Ability to liaise with front office, risk, and business units.

Responsibilities

• Review client documentation to ensure onboarding accuracy.
• Coordinate with front office to obtain required information.
• Engage with risk and financial crime stakeholders to uphold onboarding integrity.
• Maintain compliance with local regulatory requirements and internal procedures.

Skills

KYC Review

AML Compliance

Onboarding

Regulatory Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Banking/Business

Job description

Job Description Purpose of the role

To support PBWM with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, and issue resolution.

Accountabilities

Support with day-to-day Private Bank and Wealth Management initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, and issue resolution with regards to accounts, products and services. Support the management of the banks client relations to clearly identify their needs and provide a service that meets expectations. Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate Private Bank and Wealth Management processes. Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations for change in Private Bank and Wealth Management processes. Development and implementation of Private Bank and Wealth Management procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency. Development of reports and presentations on Private Bank and Wealth Management performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders. Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in Private Bank and Wealth Management Services. Participation in projects and initiatives to improve Private Bank and Wealth Management efficiency and effectiveness.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.

OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub‑function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc). to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Barclays as a KYC Specialist with primary focus on Onboarding.

You will play a critical role in the strategic buildout of the Private Bank Singapore platform. Embedded within the COO function, this role support Private Bank by ensuring that all client onboarding activities meet stringent business standard, global Anti- Money Laundering (AML) policies, and local regulatory requirements. The role holder will be responsible for conducting thorough KYC reviews, ensuring technical sign-off of client files, and maintaining compliance with local operational procedures. Key responsibilities include reviewing client documentation, liaising with front office teams, and engaging with business, risk and financial crime stakeholders to uphold the integrity of the client onboarding process. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success of the role including job‑specific technical skills and interpersonal skills.

Legal Right to Work

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific, and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

Our Work Experience

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self‑disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.