Senior Private Banking KYC/AML Specialist

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

Job summary

HL Bank Singapore is seeking an experienced KYC professional to join the Private Banking Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) team. The role involves reviewing AML/KYC profiles for onboarding and periodic reviews, verifying complex ownership structures, and guiding Relationship Managers on SoW write-ups.

You will liaise with Compliance to ensure quality submissions and review transactions for red flags. The ideal candidate has strong writing and communication skills, extensive KYC process

Qualifications

• Relevant degree holder in Banking/Finance/Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of KYC experience in banking, with at least 2 years in Private Banking.
• In-depth working knowledge of MAS Notice 626 and its guidelines.
• Familiarity with the latest SoW corroboration standards.
• Strong writing skills to assist RMs with SoW write-ups.
• Experience reviewing CDD documents to identify complex ownership structures and legal arrangements of corporate entities.
• Strong professional communication to raise clear queries with RMs, Compliance, and stakeholders.
• Deep operational knowledge of KYC processes: Account Opening, Periodic Reviews, Trigger Event Reviews.
• Team player, self-motivated, and diligent in attaining KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Review PB clients’ AML/KYC profiles for adequacy and regulatory compliance.
• Review documents to identify and verify PB clients, including complex ownership structures and legal arrangements.
• Provide guidance to RMs on SoW journey write-ups and corroboration requirements.
• Liaise with Compliance to ensure quality submissions (1.5 Line of Defense).
• Ensure timely reviews for onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Review PB client transactions during periodic reviews to identify red flags.
• Review name screening assessments conducted by the Front Office.
• Provide independent assessments on materiality of hits identified.

Skills

KYC processes

Strong writing skills

Strong communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Banking/Finance/Accounting degree

MAS Notice 626 knowledge

SoW corroboration knowledge

Job description

HL Bank Singapore is seeking an experienced KYC professional to join the Private Banking Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) team. The role involves reviewing AML/KYC profiles for onboarding and periodic reviews, verifying complex ownership structures, and guiding Relationship Managers on SoW write-ups.

You will liaise with Compliance to ensure quality submissions and review transactions for red flags. The ideal candidate has strong writing and communication skills, extensive KYC process