Senior KYC/AML Lead – Wealth Management

Schroders; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Schroders is seeking a Senior KYC Specialist to lead end-to-end KYC/AML activities for Wealth Management clients across APAC. The role requires deep expertise in KYC, regulatory requirements, and risk assessment.

You will collaborate with Front Office, Compliance, Legal, and Operations to ensure smooth onboarding and robust controls. With 10+ years in KYC/AML within a regulated financial services environment, you will manage complex client structures and drive enhancements in process efficiency,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in KYC, AML, client due diligence, or financial crime in a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of AML/KYC concepts and regulatory requirements for Wealth Management/Private Banking including HKMA/MAS expectations.
• Experience handling complex client structures (individuals, corporates, trusts, intermediaries) and assessing ownership, source of wealth/funds.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end KYC, AML and client due diligence across onboarding, periodic reviews, trigger-event reviews and account closures.
• Provide SME input on documentation, screening, source of wealth/funds, tax documentation and risk assessments to ensure policy compliance.
• Oversee client risk assessments, adverse media reviews, sanctions considerations and enhanced due diligence; escalate complex matters as needed.
• Act as escalation point for complex KYC/AML cases, driving resolution while maintaining control standards.
• Collaborate with Front Office, Compliance, Legal, Tax, Operations, Technology and global AML/KYC teams to resolve onboarding/review issues and improve service levels.
• Track pipelines, outstanding docs, remediation actions, risks and delays; provide clear management information and governance updates.
• Support audits and governance forums with accurate records and commentary on KYC/AML processes and controls.
• Lead process improvements, including automation, workflow tooling and operating model redesign.

Skills

KYC/AML

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Onboarding experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Law

Job description

Schroders is seeking a Senior KYC Specialist to lead end-to-end KYC/AML activities for Wealth Management clients across APAC. The role requires deep expertise in KYC, regulatory requirements, and risk assessment.

You will collaborate with Front Office, Compliance, Legal, and Operations to ensure smooth onboarding and robust controls. With 10+ years in KYC/AML within a regulated financial services environment, you will manage complex client structures and drive enhancements in process efficiency,