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Singapore, Singapore

Senior Associate – Client Onboarding Specialist

Our client, a well- established private bank based in Singapore is looking to expand their business within the Asia Pacific region. The company is looking for a Senior Associate/ AVP to join them. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity of the company’s operations and establishing standards.

Please contact Sophia Lin on +65 6850 7206 or email your cv directly in word format with job reference no. 13291 to corporategovernance@theedgepartnership.com

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

EA Licence: 16S8131

Recruiter Licence: R22104669

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Key responsibilities

  • In charge of KYC/ CDD Account Opening
  • Manage client approval end to end for the Private Banking division
  • Review New Account Opening Documentation for completeness and validity
  • Review accounts against all set internal standards for Client Due Diligence
  • Check quality of the Source of Wealth if it meets set standards for On-boarding
  • Conduct name screenings, adverse media findings, Sanctions links, Tax red flags
  • Ensure complete and accurate record keeping of all relevant communications
  • Ensure accuracy of data captured in PvB system
  • Advise frontline on PvB CDD policy and procedures and applicable local regulations
  • Escalate higher risk relationships and reputation risks arising from CDD to PvB Compliance
  • Consult with functional experts (i.e. Legal, Compliance, Tax) as needed
  • Contribute to the implementation and controls for daily processes
  • Comply to agreed Turn Around Times for assigned activities as detailed in the Document Operating Instructions and the Service Level Agreements
  • Promote the spirit of continuous improvement by flagging any procedural issues that impact
  • delivery of responsibilities with suggestions improvements and work around

Role requirements

  • Have at least a Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Business, Finance, Accounting or a relevant field of study.
  • Have at least 4 years of working experience and at least 2 years covering Compliance with a focus on Private Banking/Wealth Management
  • Have a solid knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements relating to Private Banking CDD/AML
  • Able to communicate in English and Mandarin
  • Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills
  • People and service oriented. A team player.
  • High level of integrity and professionalism, with High attention to detail