KYC Analyst (Greater China Focus)

KYC Analyst (Greater China Clients) ____________________________________________________________ Location: Singapore(Office) Type: Full-time Vertical: FinancialMarkets _______________________________________________________________________ Summary As a member of the KYC/AML Specialist team, you will serve as a keyliaison between client relationship teams and AML Refresh Operations, ensuringend-to-end management of clientperiodic reviews . Your role will involve collaborating with sales, banking, and marketsteams to oversee a portfolio of client refreshes, track pending requirements,perform screening, and resolve operational or compliance-related escalations Responsibilities • Have served as the KYC subject matter expert (SME) and dealt with clients from Greater China ( China, Taiwan, Hong Kong ), communicating in business Mandarin and reading business Mandarin documentations . • Serve as the KYC subject matter expert (SME), supporting Client Advisors (CAs) and Market Team Heads (MTHs) on complex due diligence cases and regulatory requirements • Own and manage the end-to-end KYC process, including periodic reviews, onboarding, and trigger events, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies and APAC regulatory guidelines • Support the team in addressing volume surges in Periodic KYC Reviews (PKRs) and collaborate effectively with the Front Service Office (FSO) in Singapore • Review and validate client documentation, conduct screening, and secure necessary approvals from Compliance and Business stakeholders • Support a culture of teamwork and collaboration focused on goals and delivery • Adhere to standards for timeliness and accuracy of AML CDD case completion • Collaborate closely with Relationship Managers (RMs), and other front-office teams to guide them through KYC requirements, explain policy rationale, and ensure efficient collection of necessary client documentation • Contribute actively to KYC process improvement initiatives, offering ideas and feedback to drive greater efficiency, quality, and automation. • Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across departments • Assist in tracking both Annual refresh population and other KYC-related populations in partnership with the coverage team • Ensure all refresh cases are completed accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory and internal policy requirements Eligibility Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in a banking / finance with a Minimum of 5 plus years of hands-on experience in KYC operations, specifically within Corporate Banking • Strong KYC/AML expertise, with experience in AML CDD policy standards and industry practices in AML CDD • Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across teams and communicate with colleagues at various levels • Experience in a client-facing or direct client interaction capacity (related to KYC data gathering, remediation, or query resolution) • Excellent command over documentation standards, SoW narratives, and justification of risk decisions • Ability to multi-task, work independently, and establish a cooperative and collaborative working relationship • Excellent Written and Verbal communication, especially in drafting clear, structured KYC summaries and providing well-reasoned recommendations. • Experienced in PKR KYC/AML operating processes, with knowledge of regulatory requirements for APAC (MAS, HKMA), including specific regulatory nuances and client segments • PKR experience must be with private banks. Preference for those who have worked for private bank in SG or HK • Proven track record in handling complex client structures, including trusts, offshore entities, and high-risk profiles. • Proficient in using KYC-related platforms and tools (e.g., CAWB, CBD, AppSuite, Cosima, Factiva, Lexis Nexis), with a strong willingness to adapt to new technologies and systems • Understanding of the operational aspects of products and services used by Banking clients