Compliance Officer / KYC Specialist – Private Banking

About the role

The Compliance Officer/KYC Specialist will support the growth of our private banking business in Singapore, ensuring all activities meet MAS regulations and AML/CFT standards. You will act as a key advisor on regulatory matters and help shape compliance frameworks for new products.

Key responsibilities

• Support the establishment and ongoing development of private banking operations.
• Ensure business activities comply with MAS regulations, AML/CFT requirements and internal policies.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on products, services and processes.
• Develop and maintain AML/CFT, KYC/CDD/EDD, customer risk assessment and onboarding policies.
• Review and update policies to reflect regulatory changes and business needs.
• Provide compliance advice across the full private banking product range.
• Advise business and control functions on regulatory requirements, risk assessment and onboarding matters.
• Support new product initiatives, business projects and regulatory change programmes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, Accounting or related discipline.
• 5+ years experience in private banking compliance, AML/CFT, legal or product governance in Singapore.
• Strong knowledge of MAS regulations, AML/CFT, KYC/CDD/EDD and customer onboarding processes.
• Experience drafting policies, procedures, account opening documents and system requirements.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA or equivalent are preferred.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range SGD 5,000 – 12,000 per month.