KYC Onboarding Specialist

HashKey OTC Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance team is looking for a KYC Onboarding Specialist to manage end-to-end Customer Due Diligence processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in KYC/AML within regulated financial institutions, with strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in business or finance.
• 2–4 years of KYC/AML experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience with Digital Payment Token or VASPs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC processes including identity verification and risk assessments.
• Conduct CDD, EDD, and ongoing monitoring under AML/CFT Policy.
• Verify KYC documentation to assess customer legitimacy.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance

Job description

Job Title: Know Your Customer (“KYC”) Onboarding Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive KYC Onboarding Specialist to join our Compliance team. As a KYC Onboarding 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