Client Onboarding/KYC Specialist

2 days ago

Singapore Unity Partners Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

The Company

Our client is a specialist management consulting firm partnering with leading financial institutions across Asia. For this assignment, they are supporting a global financial institution with a strong presence in Hong Kong and Singapore, which businesses covers corporate and investment banking, asset management, private banking, and insurance.

The Team

As part of the Client Onboarding/KYC team, you will be responsible for reviewing and validating client documentation to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Role & Responsibilities (Maker or Checker):

Makers (Preparation / First Level Review):

  • Collect, review, and validate KYC documents for new and existing clients (corporates, funds, financial institutions).
  • Perform due diligence checks (CDD/EDD) including screening, beneficial ownership, and risk rating.
  • Ensure timely and accurate onboarding of clients, escalating issues when necessary.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders (sales, compliance, operations) to resolve documentation or data gaps.

Checkers (Validation / Quality Control):

  • Perform second-level review of client files prepared by Makers.
  • Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of KYC documentation in line with regulatory requirements (AML, FATCA, CRS, etc.).
  • Approve/reject files and provide guidance to makers to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Act as escalation point for complex cases and liaise with Compliance teams when required.
  • Support continuous process improvement and quality assurance within the onboarding team.

The Requirements:

  • 1 - 3 years of KYC/Client Onboarding/AML experience in banking or financial services as Makers or Checkers.
  • Strong knowledge of KYC/AML regulations and client documentation standards.
  • Experience with financial institutions (asset managers, corporates, banks) onboarding is an advantage.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills in English (Cantonese, Mandarin or French is a plus).
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international environment.

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