Senior Analyst/Associate, KYC Operations (1-year contract)

Maybank Investment Banking Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Maybank Securities, the investment banking arm of Maybank, seeks a seasoned KYC/CDD specialist to manage onboarding of complex fund structures, including umbrella funds, master-feeder structures, VCCs, SPVs, trusts and partnerships.

You will review fund documents, perform KYC/CDD, prepare Source of Wealth assessments, and ensure CRS/FATCA compliance. Coordinate with Front Office, Compliance, Legal, Tax and Operations to enable timely account openings.

Qualifications

• Above 5 years of relevant experience in KYC/CDD or client onboarding.
• Good understanding of investment fund structures (hedge funds, mutual funds, fund-of-funds, VCCs, SPVs, trusts).
• Experience reviewing KYC and complex ownership structures to identify beneficial owners and signatories.
• Knowledge of fund/account opening documents (offering memoranda, partnership agreements, trust deeds).
• Familiarity with AML/CFT/CPF standards and regulatory expectations (CRS, FATCA).
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end onboarding of complex fund structures.
• Review fund documents and offering memoranda.
• Perform KYC/CDD and identify beneficial owners and signatories.
• Prepare Source of Wealth assessments and corroborate wealth information.
• Review CRS/FATCA and tax documentation for classifications and reporting.
• Conduct name screening and risk assessments per AML guidelines.
• Coordinate with Front Office, Compliance, Legal, Tax and Operations to open accounts.
• Escalate complex ownership structures and AML concerns for review.
• Track onboarding pipelines and ensure timely activation.

Skills

KYC/CDD onboarding

Fund structures

AML/CFT/CPF standards

Interpersonal skills

Excel/data tracking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Maybank Securities is a wholly owned investment banking arm of Maybank, one of Asia's leading banking groups and Southeast Asia's largest financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end onboarding of complex fund structures, including umbrella funds, master-feeder structures, VCCs, SPVs, trusts and partnerships
• Review fund constitutional and offering documents, including prospectuses, offering memoranda, partnership agreements, trust deeds and subscription documents
• Perform KYC/CDD on fund structures, identifying beneficial owners, controlling persons, fund managers, general partners, trustees and authorised signatories
• Prepare comprehensive Source of Wealth (SOW) assessments and independently corroborate wealth information using documentary evidence and external reliable sources.
• Review CRS, FATCA and tax documentation to determine fund classifications and reporting obligations.
• Conduct name screening, background checks and risk assessments in accordance with internal AML/CFT/CPF guidelines
• Act as the primary contact for onboarding cases, coordinating with Front Office, Compliance, Legal, Tax and Operations teams to facilitate account opening
• Escalate complex ownership structures, AML concerns and regulatory risks for further review and approval.
• Track onboarding pipelines and manage outstanding documentation to ensure timely account activation and client readiness.
• Participate in process improvement discussions and contribute ideas to enhance operational efficiency

Our Ideal Candidate

• Above 5 years of relevant experience in KYC/CDD or client on boarding
• Good understanding of investment fund structures, including hedge funds, mutual funds, fund-of-funds, VCCs, private funds, trusts and SPVs
• Experience performing KYC reviews and analysing complex ownership and control structures to identify beneficial owners, controlling persons and authorised signatories
• Knowledge of fund and account opening documentation, including offering memoranda, partnership agreements, trust deeds, board resolutions and constitutional documents
• Familiar with AML/CFT/CPF standards and regulatory expectations (CRS, FATCA, SIP, etc.)
• Mature, strong attention to detail, analytical mindset and problem solving ability with excellent interpersonal skills and a compliance-oriented attitude
• Effective communication skills and willingness to liaise with both clients and internal stakeholders
• Team player who can multitask effectively and follow through assignments within a tight schedule with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with data tracking and basic analysis preferred
• Any AML/CAMs certifications is a plus but not mandatory

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.