KYC Analyst – Private Banking (6‑month contract)

About the role

Join HL Bank Singapore as a KYC Analyst supporting the Private Banking division on a six‑month fixed‑term assignment. You will apply deep regulatory knowledge to assess client wealth and fund sources, ensuring compliance with MAS Notice 626 and related AML/CFT guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Validate Source of Wealth (SoW) by analysing ownership structures, business sales, inheritances and career earnings.
• Verify Source of Funds (SoF) to confirm the legitimacy and purpose of incoming transfers.
• Assess risk profiles of various products such as trusts, corporate accounts and investment funds.
• Identify discrepancies between client information and supporting documentation.
• Analyse basic financial statements, tax returns and business documents.
• Conduct open‑source intelligence (OSINT) searches and negative‑news screening.
• Draft clear KYC write‑ups summarising client profiles, risks and mitigation measures.
• Raise precise queries to Relationship Managers and maintain comprehensive audit trails in the bank’s CRM/due‑diligence platform.

Required profile

• In‑depth working knowledge of MAS Notice 626, CDD and EDD requirements.
• Strong analytical and investigative abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Effective communication with Relationship Managers and other stakeholders.

Required skills

• Proficiency with OSINT tools and commercial databases for client screening.
• Experience using CRM or dedicated due‑diligence platforms.

What we offer

• Exposure to high‑net‑worth private banking clients.
• Opportunity to deepen expertise in Singapore’s regulatory environment.
• Competitive remuneration for a fixed‑term engagement.