Onboarding Team Lead — AML/KYC & Risk

Bank Julius Bär & Co. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Julius Baer Singapore is seeking a Client Onboarding Team Lead to oversee AML/KYC risk reviews for Standard and Medium Risk client relationships. You will manage a team of onboarding specialists, ensuring compliance with MAS 626 and internal policies, and provide guidance to Front Office and Risk Management.

You will build strong stakeholder relationships across COO, Legal, Compliance and Front Office, drive process improvements, and uphold high standards of integrity in client onboarding.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years’ experience in KYC onboarding or AML, preferably in Private Banking.
• Strong understanding of Private Banking and Wealth Management.
• Good knowledge of MAS 626 Notice & Guidelines.
• Experience in preparing reports and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve onboarding of new client relationships and accounts for Standard and Medium Risk.
• Assess Source of Wealth narratives and corroboration submitted by Front Office.
• Evaluate risk of opaque legal structures and sanction screening results.
• Provide advice to Front Office on KYC/CDD matters and to management on AML risk.
• Lead a team of 5-8 Client Onboarding Officers and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coach team, manage escalations, and conduct quarterly quality checks.

Skills

KYC Onboarding

AML

Private Banking

MAS 626 Knowledge

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Julius Baer Singapore is seeking a Client Onboarding Team Lead to oversee AML/KYC risk reviews for Standard and Medium Risk client relationships. You will manage a team of onboarding specialists, ensuring compliance with MAS 626 and internal policies, and provide guidance to Front Office and Risk Management.

You will build strong stakeholder relationships across COO, Legal, Compliance and Front Office, drive process improvements, and uphold high standards of integrity in client onboarding.