KYC Onboarding Specialist

HASHKEY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fintech sector is seeking a detail-oriented KYC Specialist to join their Compliance team. The role involves executing the full CDD process, ensuring compliance with AML/CFT policies, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a degree in business or finance and relevant KYC/AML experience.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of KYC/AML experience in regulated financial institutions or fintech.
• Experience with Digital Payment Token (DPT) or virtual asset service providers preferred.
• ACAMS, ICA, or similar AML/KYC certifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-spectrum onboarding and periodic review KYC processes.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).
• Monitor and manage KYC reviews for periodic and trigger events.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or finance

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive KYC Specialist to join our Compliance team. As a KYC Specialist working in the Compliance team, the individual will be responsible for performing end-to-end Customer Due Diligence (“CDD”) process within the stipulated timeframe.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-spectrum onboarding and periodic review KYC processes for both onboarding individual and corporate clients, including identity verification, screening, and risk assessments.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring in accordance with the Internal Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (“AML/CFT”) Policy.
• Consolidate and verify KYC documentation provided by Sales to assess the legitimacy and risk profile of customers, including source of funds/wealth.
• Monitor and manage KYC reviews for periodic and trigger events, ensuring timely updates and escalations where required.
• Actively communicate and corroborate with both external and internal stakeholders serving as the subject matter expert on KYC matters.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of internal KYC/AML procedures and controls.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s degree holder of business or finance discipline.
• 2–4 years of KYC/AML experience, ideally within a regulated financial institution, fintech, or crypto company.
• Experience working with Digital Payment Token (“DPT”) or virtual asset service providers (VASPs) is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make sound compliance judgments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• ACAMS, ICA, or similar AML/KYC certifications are advantageous