Officer/AVP, AML Onboarding Analyst

Bank of America Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America Singapore seeks a Full-Time AML Onboarding Specialist to support the onboarding of new clients and ongoing expansion while meeting country standards and CIP/CDD procedures.

You will perform end-to-end AML/CDD onboarding for high-risk clients across APAC, review documentation, and collaborate with Sales, Client Coverage, and GFC to resolve issues. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong AML/CDD and KYC knowledge across APAC jurisdictions.
• Ability to manage BAU onboarding cases while balancing change deliverables and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a team environment.
• Ability to liaise with all levels of the firm and diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and able to work independently and with teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end AML/CDD onboarding for complex and higher-risk clients across APAC jurisdictions.
• Review client documentation and internal systems to identify AML/CDD requirements.
• Partner with Sales, Client Coverage, and Global Financial Crimes to resolve cases and escalations.
• Support creation of key business metrics.
• Liaise with internal departments to support KYC issues and participate in ad hoc projects.
• Participate in remediations and audits/GFC testing requirements.
• Identify opportunities to simplify or automate AML processes while maintaining risk controls.

Skills

AML / CDD expertise

KYC onboarding

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder liaison

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe PDF

Copilot

Job description

About Us

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description

Full-Time Employee to support the AML Onboarding process. The team covers new client onboarding, expansion, uplift as its core activities and are responsible for completing AML/CDD checks in line with country standards and CIP/CDD procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end AML/CDD onboarding for complex and higher-risk clients across multiple Asian jurisdictions, including document gap analysis, system enrichment and enhanced due diligence.
• Review information obtained from client documentation, internal systems, public sources and approved vendors to identify and resolve AML/CDD requirements.
• Partner with Sales, Client Coverage, Global Financial Crimes and other stakeholders to obtain and validate documentation, resolve complex cases and manage escalations.
• Support creation of key business metrics
• Liaise with internal departments to support KYC issues - Involvement in ad hoc projects for new processes or global initiatives
• Participate in remediations, internal/external Audits/GFC testing requirements
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise or automate AML processes while maintaining effective risk management and controls.

Required Qualifications

• Strong AML/CDD and KYC knowledge, including complex onboarding, enhanced due diligence and documentation requirements across APAC jurisdictions.
• Ability to manage BAU onboarding cases while balancing change deliverables, competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a team environment.
• Ability to liaise with all levels of the firm and people with different experiences and backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present clearly to stakeholder groups.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, Copilot.

Desired Qualifications

• Brings new ideas and challenges existing practices to drive innovation and positive change.
• Works effectively across diverse perspectives to determine practical solutions and achieve shared outcomes.
• Demonstrates a continuous-learning mindset and an ability to anticipate evolving business and client needs.
• Drives collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology and ways of working.
• Values diversity and contributes to an inclusive environment that reflects the needs of clients and employees globally.