KYC Review Senior Specialist

Singapore Operations, Risk Global Wealth Management

Job Reference # 314895BR

City Singapore

Job Type Full Time

Your role

Are you detail oriented with strong research capability? Do you have a strong sense of when things are not as they seem? Do you enjoy working in an ever-changing environment & solving complex tasks? Do you enjoy supporting a group of experienced Client Advisors in delivering an excellent client experience?

We are looking for a Senior Client Due Diligence Know Your Customer Officer, GWM Singapore to:

• Perform KYC due diligence reviews of wealth management clients.
• Provide advice and solutions regarding due diligence, KYC standards, internal policies, procedures, and local regulations.
• Strong stakeholder management with Front Office, Compliance, and other stakeholders with appropriate escalation.
• Proven track record in delivering KYC quality with commercial risk-based solutions.
• Experience in delivering timely remediation in accordance with project timelines.
• Highlight deficiencies, suspicious AML or other non-compliance issues to relevant parties and management.
• Identify and assess resulting ML/TF risks with respect to regulatory requirement as well as Group AML/CFT policy and procedures.
• Support Internal/External audit, compliance testing and other supervisory visits as appropriate.

Your team

You will be working in the Operating Head Front Support Office Southeast Asia, Global Wealth Management team in Singapore. We are comprised of Client Onboarding and Periodic Know Your Client teams. We work as part of the first line of defence in preventing money laundering, corruption and the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). The team provides expert advice to Front Office in all KYC matters, and partners with Front Office in the CDD KYC process. In addition, we work closely with Group Compliance on specific AML/KYC policy and procedures as well as client risk profiling related matters. The KYC team reports to the Operating Head GWM and functions as the Compliance Expert for the Front Office.

Your expertise

• Strong KYC/AML expertise in Wealth Management.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 6-10 years of working experience in KYC/AML areas, risk or controls functions, preferably in Wealth Management.
• Familiar with regulatory requirements pertaining to KYC/AML, e.g., MAS 626.
• Ability to be client centric while balancing business needs and controls.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage relationships with Front Office stakeholders.
• An efficient solutions provider with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, strong sense of ownership with ability to work in a team environment.
• An excellent spoken and written knowledge of English & Mandarin would be advantageous due to the geographical coverage of our clients.
• Certifications in AML such as Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or International Association Diploma in Anti Money Laundering would be an advantage but not essential.

About us

UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors. We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

Join us

At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

Contact Details

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Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.