KYC Specialist

Position: KYC Specialist (Permanent)

About the Job:
We are hiring for a reputable Asian Securities firm located opposite Clarke Quay MRT. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Client Services team, focusing on KYC and client onboarding processes. You will collaborate closely with business, compliance, and operations teams to ensure all KYC documentation meets regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:
- Analyse client profiles to determine required KYC information as per procedures.
- Support the review and collection of KYC documentation for new clients and analyse existing client documents across various client types, including individuals, corporates, funds, and financial institutions.
- Conduct preliminary due diligence checks, name screening, background checks, and basic risk assessments in accordance with internal AML/CFT/CPF guidelines.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and clients to obtain required documents and resolve KYC-related issues or queries.
- Assist in tracking and monitoring onboarding pipelines, outstanding items, and periodic review schedules.
- Escalate KYC deficiencies or red flags to senior team members for further assessment.
- Support documentation and maintain a data matrix for regular team review, reporting, audit, or regulatory requests.
- Participate in process improvement discussions and contribute ideas to enhance operational efficiency.
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