We are partnering with a leading international private bank to appoint an experienced Vice President / Director, Client Due Diligence (CDD) professional to join its Singapore team.
This is a senior role within the Client Due Diligence function, working closely with regional stakeholders to ensure robust client onboarding standards, adherence to AML/KYC regulations, and continuous enhancement of account opening processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Review new client account opening submissions, including documentation, due diligence/KYC information, AML risk assessments, and supporting materials, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct comprehensive due diligence checks, including tax-related reviews, using internal and external sources to independently validate Source of Wealth (SOW) and supporting evidence.
- Partner closely with Front Office teams and key stakeholders to facilitate efficient client onboarding while maintaining strong risk controls.
- Drive operational excellence and continuous improvements across CDD processes, workflows, and systems.
- Support a range of CDD-related activities, including:Account blocking and unblocking processesInvestigation and management of screening alertsEscalation of higher-risk cases where requiredUser testing of AML/CFT and onboarding systems
- Monitor workflow pipelines and ensure service level commitments are consistently achieved.
- Provide regular reporting and updates to management on onboarding activity, priorities, and key deliverables.
- Contribute to maintaining a strong compliance culture and high standards of client due diligence across the business.
Requirements
- Degree qualification in Business, Accounting, Law, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant AML/KYC and Client Due Diligence experience within financial services.
- Strong private banking or wealth management experience is highly preferred.
- Deep understanding of AML, KYC, client onboarding, tax due diligence, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and risk assessment capabilities.
- Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and Front Office teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Why Consider This Opportunity
- Join a well-established international private banking platform.
- Work closely with senior stakeholders across Compliance, Operations, and Front Office.
- Opportunity to influence and enhance regional onboarding and due diligence processes.
- Exposure to complex private banking clients and cross-border regulatory environments.
