Due Diligence Consultant

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Due Diligence Consultant for a Singaporebased role responsible for endtoend KYC/AML reviews across client onboarding and periodic assessments. This role ensures compliance with APAC regulatory standards, provides guidance on KYC requirements, coordinates with internal stakeholders, and conducts research to identify and manage highrisk factors. The consultant will maintain accurate client documentation, support timely completion of due diligence activities, and assist with ongoing updates and adhoc projects.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct full KYC/AML verification checks on all new clients in accordance with relevant APAC laws, rules and regulations, and firm policies as appropriate.

• As case lead, assist in client on-boarding or ongoing client review program conducting appropriate KYC/AML reviews on prospective or existing clients, respectively. Provide clear advice to outsourcing partners on KYC requirements and resolve issues within KYC files or process.

• Provide advice to the business on appropriate KYC documentation and information required to ensure compliance with relevant jurisdictional requirements. Address business queries in relation to KYC process and/or documentation.

• Conduct research by utilizing all available internal/external sources and assess any high-risk factors that would trigger enhanced due diligence

• Liaise with the business or operations where necessary in order to provide the client with a clear understanding of firm and regulatory requirements.

• Liaise and co-ordinate with various other departments as necessary regarding client on-boarding or on-going due diligence. Ensure completion of files within targeted SLAs. Coordinate with relevant process owners of each of the stages of KYC, including Financial Crimes Management Team (e.g. MLROs) for any exceptions and or/ extensions.

• Ensure that all relevant KYC/AML information is adequately recorded, especially information relating to source of funds / source of wealth and expected account activity, for risk management purposes.

• Assist with the ongoing maintenance of client information and documentation.

• Assist with ad-hoc projects, as required.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Due Diligence experience, or equivalent (including risk management, client service, operations support, or business process management) demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Solid AML KYC/compliance experience, with a good understanding of AML laws, rules and regulations in APAC, including all aspects of CIP / CDD / EDD some knowledge of the global AML regulatory environment would be a plus.

Job Expectations:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience dealing with front office staff on a daily basis.

• The ability to work unsupervised, and willingness to work to deadlines to get the job done when required.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and adherence to strict deadlines in a fast faced and high pressure environment