About the Role
The Compliance department plays a critical role in supporting business operations globally by addressing regulatory issues and ensuring adherence to current and emerging rules and regulations. We are seeking a results-oriented KYC Professional to lead a dynamic team responsible for client onboarding and ongoing account reviews. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape best practices and drive operational excellence within a growing compliance function.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
- Lead and manage a team of KYC associates and coordinate with outsourced support teams to meet business requirements.
- Develop and deliver training for team members and assist in creating KYC/AML training for key business areas.
- Prepare and distribute reports to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
Technical / Functional
- Act as the subject matter expert and escalation point for KYC and operational issues.
- Establish best practices across the KYC function and propose process improvements for onboarding and review workflows.
- Provide advice and support to business groups on KYC/AML issues, including assessing ML/TF risk factors and escalating where necessary.
- Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on internal processes.
- Develop and maintain AML/KYC frameworks, SOPs, and ensure compliance with MAS 626 and other relevant guidelines.
- Maintain an up-to-date KYC database for efficient support.
- Participate in strategic projects and initiatives as assigned.
Business Partner
- Serve as a trusted advisor and point of contact for KYC onboarding concerns and client status queries.
- Provide quality assurance oversight and assist with client queries.
- Represent the KYC function in strategic projects and initiatives.
- Manage day-to-day KYC review pipelines and workflows.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS or International Association Diploma in AML are advantageous.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in KYC/AML/CDD within financial services or commodities.
- Strong knowledge of KYC/AML/CDD local and overseas requirements
- Familiarity with MAS 626 and other relevant AML/KYC regulatory frameworks.
Personal Attributes
- Strong interpersonal skills; resilient, motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
- High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive matters.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to lead a critical compliance function within a global organization.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
