Senior AML/KYC Specialist — Private Banking (1.5 LOD)

The Edge Contracting Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edge Contracting Services is seeking an experienced AML/KYC Specialist to join a Private Banking environment on a 6-month contract that is convertible to permanent.

You will support client onboarding, periodic reviews and ongoing AML/KYC compliance within a 1.5 Line of Defence structure, collaborating with Front Office, Relationship Managers and Compliance to independently review due diligence assessments, identify risks and ensure regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of AML/KYC, CDD/EDD or financial crime compliance experience.
• 2–3 years in Private Banking or Wealth Management preferred.
• Experience in independent KYC reviews and AML risk assessments.
• Good understanding of MAS AML/CFT regulations and Private Banking compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with complex HNW/UHNW ownership structures (corporate ownership, trusts, investment holdings).
• CAMS or ICA AML certification would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent reviews of KYC/CDD assessments, including SOW/SOF corroboration for HNW/UHNW clients.
• Review client onboarding, periodic KYC reviews and EDD cases for completeness and compliance.
• Assess client risk profiles including PEP exposure, adverse media and sanctions risks.
• Review KYC assessments submitted by Front Office and identify gaps and potential AML/CFT risks.
• Partner with Relationship Managers and Compliance to resolve KYC deficiencies and mitigate risks.
• Review changes in client circumstances, ownership structures and signatories.
• Review transaction monitoring alerts and investigate unusual activities.
• Support AML/KYC remediation, management reporting and process improvements.

Skills

AML/KYC expertise

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

KYC reviews

Job description

The Edge Contracting Services is seeking an experienced AML/KYC Specialist to join a Private Banking environment on a 6-month contract that is convertible to permanent.

You will support client onboarding, periodic reviews and ongoing AML/KYC compliance within a 1.5 Line of Defence structure, collaborating with Front Office, Relationship Managers and Compliance to independently review due diligence assessments, identify risks and ensure regulatory adherence.