KYC Analyst (Greater China Focus)

KYC Analyst (Greater China Clients)

Location:Singapore(Office)

Type:Full-time

Vertical:FinancialMarkets

Summary

As a member of the KYC/AML Specialist team, you will serve as a keyliaison between client relationship teams and AML Refresh Operations, ensuringend-to-end management ofclientperiodic reviews. Your role will involve collaborating with sales, banking, and marketsteams to oversee a portfolio of client refreshes, track pending requirements,perform screening, and resolve operational or compliance-related escalations

Responsibilities

• Have served as the KYC subject matter expert (SME) and dealt with clients from Greater China (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong), communicating in business Mandarin and reading business Mandarin documentations.


• Serve as the KYC subject matter expert (SME), supporting Client Advisors (CAs) and Market Team Heads (MTHs) on complex due diligence cases and regulatory requirements


• Own and manage the end-to-end KYC process, including periodic reviews, onboarding, and trigger events, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies and APAC regulatory guidelines


• Support the team in addressing volume surges in Periodic KYC Reviews (PKRs) and collaborate effectively with the Front Service Office (FSO) in Singapore


• Review and validate client documentation, conduct screening, and secure necessary approvals from Compliance and Business stakeholders


• Support a culture of teamwork and collaboration focused on goals and delivery


• Adhere to standards for timeliness and accuracy of AML CDD case completion


• Collaborate closely with Relationship Managers (RMs), and other front-office teams to guide them through KYC requirements, explain policy rationale, and ensure efficient collection of necessary client documentation


• Contribute actively to KYC process improvement initiatives, offering ideas and feedback to drive greater efficiency, quality, and automation.


• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across departments


• Assist in tracking both Annual refresh population and other KYC-related populations in partnership with the coverage team


• Ensure all refresh cases are completed accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory and internal policy requirements

Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a banking / finance with a Minimum of 5 plus years of hands‑on experience in KYC operations, specifically within Corporate Banking


• Strong KYC/AML expertise, with experience in AML CDD policy standards and industry practices in AML CDD


• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across teams and communicate with colleagues at various levels


• Experience in a client‑facing or direct client interaction capacity (related to KYC data gathering, remediation, or query resolution)


• Excellent command over documentation standards, SoW narratives, and justification of risk decisions


• Ability to multi‑task, work independently, and establish a cooperative and collaborative working relationship


• Excellent Written and Verbal communication, especially in drafting clear, structured KYC summaries and providing well‑reasoned recommendations.


• Experienced in PKR KYC/AML operating processes, with knowledge of regulatory requirements for APAC (MAS, HKMA), including specific regulatory nuances and client segments


• PKR experience must be with private banks. Preference for those who have worked for private bank in SG or HK


• Proven track record in handling complex client structures, including trusts, offshore entities, and high‑risk profiles.


• Proficient in using KYC‑related platforms and tools (e.g., CAWB, CBD, AppSuite, Cosima, Factiva, Lexis Nexis), with a strong willingness to adapt to new technologies and systems


• Understanding of the operational aspects of products and services used by Banking clients

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