KYC Onboarding Specialist SEA - AML/CDD Expert

EFG Private Banking; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EFG Bank is seeking a dedicated KYC Support professional to join the SEA team in Singapore. You will support onboarding KYC activities to ensure AML/CFT, sanctions and tax regulatory compliance, and assist with client risk profiling and relationship building.

You will perform due diligence, SOW verification, name screening, annual reviews, and provide compliance-ready client profiles for onboarding and reviews in close collaboration with Front Office and Compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Client Onboarding, KYC, CDD or AML functions.
• AML experience in Private Banking environment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, Sanctions and Tax due diligence requirements.
• Familiar with KYC/AML regulatory requirements in Private Banking (MAS 626).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage relationships with Front Office stakeholders.
• Meticulous, analytical and able to work effectively with Front Office and Compliance stakeholders.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD) for new accounts, including background checks and name screening.
• Review and corroborate SOW information submitted by CRO in line with AML/CFT policies.
• Support Front Office in preparing compliant-ready client profiles for onboarding and review purposes.
• Collaborate with Front Office to address Compliance queries on submissions until approved.
• Assist with annual account reviews and onboarding-related tasks.

Skills

Client Onboarding

KYC

CDD

AML functions

Private Banking AML

Regulatory due diligence

communication skills

documentation skills

interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary education

Job description

EFG Bank is seeking a dedicated KYC Support professional to join the SEA team in Singapore. You will support onboarding KYC activities to ensure AML/CFT, sanctions and tax regulatory compliance, and assist with client risk profiling and relationship building.

You will perform due diligence, SOW verification, name screening, annual reviews, and provide compliance-ready client profiles for onboarding and reviews in close collaboration with Front Office and Compliance.