Senior KYC & AML Specialist - Client Onboarding Lead

Schroders; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Schroders is seeking an experienced KYC Specialist to support end-to-end onboarding, periodic reviews and ongoing due diligence for Wealth Management clients across APAC. The role requires strong AML/KYC knowledge and risk judgement, with collaboration across Front Office, Compliance, Legal, Tax and Operations.

The candidate will review documentation for various client structures, conduct risk assessments, and maintain data integrity to support audits and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant KYC/AML experience in a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of AML/KYC, CDD, EDD and regulatory requirements for Wealth Management/Private Banking.
• Experience managing complex client structures and ownership, source of wealth and source of funds assessments.
• Proven analytical and investigative capabilities to assess risk and document decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to challenge Front Office submissions when needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end KYC, AML and client due diligence across onboarding, periodic reviews and account closures.
• Review and validate documentation for individuals, corporates, trusts and other structures for compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments, screening reviews and adverse media checks; escalate high-risk cases.
• Follow up on outstanding docs to ensure timely onboarding and reviews.
• Collaborate with Front Office, Compliance, Legal, Tax and Operations to resolve gaps and issues.
• Maintain accurate client records and data integrity; support audits and regulatory reviews.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls.
• Ensure documentation quality aligns with internal policies and regulatory expectations.

Skills

KYC/AML expertise

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Risk assessment

Education

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

Job description

Schroders is seeking an experienced KYC Specialist to support end-to-end onboarding, periodic reviews and ongoing due diligence for Wealth Management clients across APAC. The role requires strong AML/KYC knowledge and risk judgement, with collaboration across Front Office, Compliance, Legal, Tax and Operations.

The candidate will review documentation for various client structures, conduct risk assessments, and maintain data integrity to support audits and regulatory requirements.