KYC Uplift & Advisory Expert for Private Banking

Julius Baer; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Julius Baer in Singapore is seeking a KYC Uplift/Advisory Specialist to support our Private Banking International Relationship Managers with Periodic Reviews. You will conduct thorough reviews of KYC documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and regulatory compliance.

The role involves collecting and verifying client information, performing due diligence, and preparing clear KYC narratives including Source of Wealth and risk assessments, while maintaining meticulous documentation and timely

Qualifications

• Prior experience in conducting KYC uplifts or Front KYC advisory specialist roles within private bank.
• Strong technical knowledge in KYC risk assessment, SOW/SOF corroboration and financial crime compliance standards.
• Experience interpreting financial documents (e.g. financial statements, property deed).
• A good degree and understanding of the private banking industry and/or trust company.

Responsibilities

• Perform review and uplift of existing KYC profiles to meet enhanced regulatory and internal policy requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the RM in preparing comprehensive KYC files and narratives for Periodic Reviews.
• Review the updated SOW documentation and KYC corroboration provided by the Front Office.
• Articulate SOW and SOF summaries with clear justifications and traceability.
• Conduct SOW plausibility assessments and support benchmarking of client transactional behavior.
• Provide feedback to Relationship Managers via email and/or in person and assist in drafting client’s SOW narrative.
• Review client structures (individuals, companies, trusts, foundations) for documentation completeness per regulations
• Identify and elevate newly identified risk indicators or unusual transaction patterns during reviews
• Maintain clear documentation of review rationale and decisions
• Ensure timely and quality completion of assigned cases
• Support periodic reporting and governance updates
• Advise Front employees on KYC/CDD matters and suggest procedural enhancements
• Escalate KYC/CDD issues to Compliance when necessary
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying recurring gaps

Skills

KYC uplift experience

KYC risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Julius Baer in Singapore is seeking a KYC Uplift/Advisory Specialist to support our Private Banking International Relationship Managers with Periodic Reviews. You will conduct thorough reviews of KYC documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and regulatory compliance.

The role involves collecting and verifying client information, performing due diligence, and preparing clear KYC narratives including Source of Wealth and risk assessments, while maintaining meticulous documentation and timely