Front KYC Advisory Team Head Singapore

YOUR CHALLENGE

• Dynamic and experienced leader to lead and oversee the strengthening of effectiveness and quality of diligence (CDD) and KYC frameworks.
• Responsible for driving strategic enhancements and initiatives to KYC reviews to ensure regulatory compliance, operational excellence and sustainable risk and management.
• This is a pivotal leadership role requiring regulatory knowledge, operational discipline, strong

KEY FEATURES OF THE POSITION

KYC Review and Quality Management

• Establish robust KYC review frameworks in line with local regulations and policies
• Supervise team of KYC co-makers who support the RMs in drafting Source of Wealth (SOW) and Source of Funds (SOF) narratives ensuring clear justification and traceability
• Support Front Management/RMs by providing guidance and training on KYC requirements
• Risk reporting in appropriate risk and management forums, escalating issues identified and remediation statuses
• Contribute to process enhancements, projects, initiatives and knowledge sharing within the onboarding and KYC teams

Stakeholder and Cross functional Collaboration

• Partner with key stakeholders including Front Office, Compliance and Onboarding teams to embed high quality CDD processes
• Reignite knowledge and best practice sharing with HK counterparties
• Educate Front Office on KYC standards promoting a culture of risk ownership
• Communicate clear requirements, critical issues and progress updates to senior management when required
• Act as the point of contact with ZLOD, internal/external auditors and regulators where required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high performing team of KYC specialists
• Set clear objectives, Implement performance improvement frameworks and foster a culture of ownership
• Effectively manage team capacity, including recruitment, coaching, and handling performance issues promptly to maintain strong execution momentum

Regulatory Responsibilities &/OR Risk Management

• Demonstration of appropriate values and behaviours including but not limited to standards on honesty, integrity, due care and diligence, fair dealing, management of conflict of interest, competence and continuous development, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Professional and Technical

• University degree or equivalent education in Banking and/or Finance
• At least 10 years of professional experience in KYC/CDD, AML, Compliance, financial crime remediation including large scale remediation or split programmes
• Strong ability to interact with senior management, build trusted partnerships, deliver sound opinion