Compliance, Private Banking (1 year)

This role offers you the opportunity to work within a highly respected private wealth compliance function, supporting critical client lifecycle assessments and regulatory reviews. You will be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise in AML, KYC/CDD, and complex client structures will be valued and nurtured.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the review of Account Opening, Periodic Reviews, and Event-Triggered Reviews across the Private Wealth client lifecycle by ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Assess Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD), Source of Wealth (SOW), Source of Funds (SOF), beneficial ownership, screening results, and client risk assessments for new and existing clients.
• Evaluate complex client ownership structures including trusts, private investment companies, family offices, and higher-risk relationships to identify information gaps or inconsistencies requiring clarification.
• Prepare comprehensive case materials that clearly document assessment rationale and key risk considerations in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
• Follow up diligently with relevant stakeholders to obtain outstanding information and supporting documents necessary for case completion.
• Document case assessments thoroughly, ensuring all supporting information is adequately captured for compliance review and approval.
• Support maker-checker reviews as well as remediation activities related to client lifecycle management and anti-money laundering matters.
• Collaborate closely with Front Office teams, Client Lifecycle/KYC Operations, and Compliance colleagues to facilitate timely resolution of client due diligence issues.
• Assist with regulatory compliance initiatives including policy implementation, monitoring exercises, thematic reviews, remediation projects, and regulatory reviews as required.
• Maintain awareness of applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies relevant to the Private Wealth business, ensuring consistent application throughout your daily responsibilities.

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 5–6 years of relevant experience in AML, KYC/CDD, Client Lifecycle Management or Compliance within Private Banking / Private Wealth Management
• Strong hands-on experience supporting Account Opening (AO), Periodic Reviews (PR) and Event-Triggered Reviews (ET).
• Good knowledge of KYC/CDD, ECDD, SOW/SOF, beneficial ownership, screening reviews and client risk assessments.
• Experience reviewing complex client structures, trusts, private investment companies, family offices and higher-risk client relationships.
• Ability to identify information gaps, conduct follow-up reviews and prepare clear and well-supported case assessments.
• Familiarity with AML/CFT requirements and regulatory expectations applicable to Private Wealth clients.
• Strong analytical, documentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant AML, Compliance or regulatory qualifications such as ICA, ACAMS or equivalent would be advantageous.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your compliance career forward within Singapore’s premier private banking sector—where your expertise will be recognised—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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