Full Time Compliance Officer - Client Onboarding AVP-VP, Private Bank Jobs, in Empower Partners Singapore - Maukerja

We are partnering an established international private bank to hire a Compliance Officer for their Client Onboarding team. The role sits within Compliance and focuses on high-risk client onboarding for private banking clients, including PEPs, complex Source of Wealth matters and sensitive client acceptance cases.

The Role

You will review and assess high-risk new client onboarding cases, working closely with Front Office, Business Management and Compliance stakeholders to ensure client acceptance decisions are supported by robust AML / CDD assessment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review high-risk client onboarding submissions for new-to-bank relationships
• Assess KYC information, client risk factors, PEP exposure and ownership structures
• Perform Source of Wealth plausibility assessment and ensure independent corroboration
• Conduct screening and first-level assessment on account parties, related entities and SOW companies
• Identify documentation gaps and challenge Front Office on insufficient or unclear information
• Document AML, reputational, sanctions and client acceptance risk considerations clearly
• Escalate red flags and higher-risk matters in line with internal procedures
• Provide guidance to Front Office and internal stakeholders on due diligence standards
• Support audits, inspections, regulatory reporting and process improvement initiatives

Your Profile

• Relevant experience in AML, CDD, KYC advisory, or high-risk onboarding
• Private banking / wealth management experience preferred
• Strong understanding of Source of Wealth, PEPs, screening, client risk assessment and onboarding controls
• Able to assess complex client profiles and articulate risk rationale clearly
• Strong documentation, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Detail-oriented, mature and comfortable handling sensitive client matters

To Apply

Please apply via linkedin, or send your resume to Sarah Sim at *************, quoting Compliance Officer – High-Risk Client Onboarding. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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