Senior Specialist, KYC Operations (Japanese speaking)

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Specialist to join our KYC Operations team. This role is located in Singapore.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

• Serve as a key relationship partner for KYC activities within Asset Servicing, acting as the primary point of coordination between the business, internal stakeholders, and KYC teams.
• Operate as an embedded KYC specialist within the line of business, supporting onboarding and periodic review requirements for large global clients.
• Review and complete KYC information requests, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Ensure all policy-required information is gathered and provided to BAU KYC teams to support the completion of New Business and Periodic Review KYC records.
• Prepare clear and concise risk narrative memos that summarize a client's relationship with the firm, business activities, and overall risk profile.
• Act as a subject matter expert in KYC and product knowledge, maintaining an advanced understanding of issues, risks, and events that may affect a client's risk level, and updating client profiles where appropriate.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external clients to resolve issues efficiently and support a seamless KYC process.
• Provide direction, guidance, and support to AML/KYC/Prevention staff, while contributing to the achievement of team objectives.
• Report directly to the AML/KYC/Prevention Manager and play an active role in driving team success.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• 5-7 years of experience in the financial services industry, with relevant AML/KYC experience preferred.
• Japanese language skills strongly preferred to cover client segment.
• Comfort and confidence in engaging frequently with clients through written and verbal communication across Asia-Pacific locations.
• Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong familiarity with KYC requirements for large corporates and financial institutions.