Senior AML/KYC Specialist - Onboarding & Compliance

EQ; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Private health and dental

25 days annual leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Flexible working

Job summary

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group providing end-to-end administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance services across global markets. The role focuses on AML/KYC as a first line of defence, covering fund administration and corporate segments, with the region’s regulatory framework guiding duties.

The successful candidate will oversee onboarding, due diligence, risk-based reviews, and client records while keeping abreast of AML/KYC developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law, accounting or related discipline; compliance, risk or financial services focus.
• At least 4 years AML/KYC experience in a regulated fund, asset management, or financial services firm; associate level possible.
• Solid understanding of Cayman, Singapore and Hong Kong AML regulations; exposure to other jurisdictions is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organised, and able to work in a fast-paced environment; excellent verbal and written English.
• English fluency; Chinese reading/writing/speaking ability is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for investor AML/KYC onboarding, ongoing monitoring reviews, regulatory reporting, and client due diligence activities.
• Conduct and review KYC assessments, including source of funds and source of wealth verification, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and risk-based reviews.
• Oversee onboarding and review processes, maintain accurate client records and databases, and support audits and regulatory inspections.
• Act as a subject matter expert by providing guidance, training, and support to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and participate in transformation initiatives, managing review workflows and compliance responsibilities.

Skills

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Chinese language ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in law, accounting or related discipline

Job description

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group providing end-to-end administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance services across global markets. The role focuses on AML/KYC as a first line of defence, covering fund administration and corporate segments, with the region’s regulatory framework guiding duties.

The successful candidate will oversee onboarding, due diligence, risk-based reviews, and client records while keeping abreast of AML/KYC developments.