Front KYC Advisory Specialist

Job Description

• Location: Singapore
• Employment: Full-time
• A practical role for someone who is meticulous, organized, and familiar with private banking client files
• Provision of KYC management services for a defined customer base, with clear instructions, work procedures, and quality benchmarks
• A Strong Focus on Compliance, Process Improvement, and Risk Mitigation
• Review of KYC files in accordance with local regulations

Tasks

KYC Verification and Quality Management

• Collaboration with the RM on the preparation of comprehensive KYC files and narratives for client acquisition, periodic reviews, and trigger events
• Drafting SOW and SOF summaries that include clear justifications, plausibility assessments, and traceability
• Reviewing customer structures (individuals, businesses, trusts, foundations) and ensuring that documentation is complete in accordance with local regulations
• Ensuring that all KYC profiles meet internal quality or compliance standards before they are submitted for review and approval
• Support for RMs by providing guidelines on CDD requirements and acceptable documentation
• Collaboration with the RM to respond to inquiries directed at the compliance and Ulft teams
• Escalate potential AML concerns or gaps in documentation to Compliance or relevant client functions
• Contribute to process improvements and knowledge sharing within the onboarding and KYC team

Regulatory Responsibilities and/or Risk Management

• Demonstrating appropriate values and behaviors, including, but not limited to, standards of honesty and integrity, diligence and conscientiousness, fair treatment (fair treatment of customers), management of conflicts of interest, competence and continuous development, appropriate risk management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Requirements

Personal and Social

• Excellent analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, as well as a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to change
• A strong personality with a solid ethical compass and consistency in overcoming challenges
• Strong customer- and business-oriented mindset with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus
• Strong technical expertise in KYC risk assessment, SOW/SOF substantiation, and financial crime compliance standards
• Strong people skills, with the ability to set and prioritize goals and tasks