Process and Quality (AML/KYC) Specialist

UBS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a KYC Specialist in Singapore to manage KYC activities and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in banking or finance and experience with wealth management clients. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential for success in this role. Join us to influence and enhance KYC processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Solid banking experience or a bachelor's degree in a banking/finance related discipline.
• Experience in a similar role dealing with wealth management clients.
• Knowledge of relevant AML/CFT laws and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Act as KYC subject matter expert for complex cases.
• Own end-to-end operational KYC activities and ensure documentation quality.
• Collaborate with Client Advisors and Market Heads for compliance.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Compliance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Banking/Finance

Tools

UBS Programs (CAWB, CBD)

Cosima/Factiva

AppSuite

Job description

Are you demanding towards yourself and your job? Are you at your best when interacting with various stakeholders in a demanding environment? Do you like working with colleagues across the organization and are you good with stakeholder management? Are you meticulous and ensure deadlines are being met? Then we are looking for you!

We’re looking for a KYC Specialist to:

• be the KYC subject matter expert and specialized practitioner for Client Advisor (CA) and Market Team Head (MTH) queries on complex cases
• own the end-to-end operational KYC activities (including periodic renewals) and validate to ensure that all documentation provided are of the highest quality
• support team members to clear PKR volume spikes across Front Service Office (FSO) Singapore
• maintenance of credibility and good relationship with client advisors/market team heads for collaborative outcomes
• expected to stay current with regulatory changes and requirements around client KYC
• actively participate in initiatives that streamline and improve KYC processes, provide feedback, ideas comments to Team Lead to improve and drive processes towards further efficiency
• contribute and play a part in shaping the future of KYC processes and be a change influencer

You will be working closely with the KYC Specialist Team as well as close partnership with Client Advisors and Market heads to ensure all client records are compliant with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) regulatory standards in a timely fashion

Your expertise should include:

• solid banking experience or at least a bachelor’s degree in a banking/ finance related discipline and experience in a similar role dealing with wealth management clients and/ or supporting client advisors
• solid IT skills, ideally with UBS programs such as CAWB, CBD, etc. as well as willingness to learn new tools and processes
• ability to work accurately and efficiently, with excellent organization and communication skills
• knowledge of relevant AML/CFT laws and guidelines and conversant with our Bank’s Compliance Due Diligence (CDD) requirements
• strong communication skills and able to relate to colleagues of different seniority
• clear and effective communicator, for report-write ups and providing advice
• familiar with tools such as Cosima/Factiva and AppSuite, adaptable and organized with a positive can-do attitude

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce