Client Onboarding Team Lead (AML/KYC)

Location: Singapore

Company

hirify.global is a wealth management bank focused on private banking and client relationship services.

What you will do

• Lead a team of 5–8 Client Onboarding Officers and allocate resources to meet onboarding volumes and service-level commitments.
• Review and approve onboarding applications for standard and medium-risk individuals, companies, legal entities, financial institutions, trusts, funds, and external asset managers.
• Assess AML/KYC, tax, sanctions, regulatory, source-of-wealth, and reputational risks, including opaque legal structures and true sanctions matches.
• Advise Front Office, management, local risk committees, Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management on client onboarding and KYC/CDD matters.
• Escalate higher-risk relationships and incomplete KYC/CDD cases, support regulatory information requests, and ensure issues are properly documented.
• Coach onboarding professionals, conduct quarterly quality checks, manage escalations, and drive continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in KYC onboarding or AML, preferably in private banking.
• Strong understanding of private banking, wealth management, or the trust industry.
• Strong knowledge of MAS 626 Notice and Guidelines.
• Experience preparing reports and strong Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational, communication, prioritisation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English; prior people management experience is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within the COO Division and collaborate with Front Office, Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, Head Office, and overseas offices.
• Support a strong risk culture based on integrity, due care, diligence, fair dealing, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with offices in Hong Kong, Dubai, and Thailand on account-opening activities.

Hiring process

• Submit a full application through the online application tool.