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Head of KYC | Investment Banking | up to $14,000 - MERRIES EMPLOYMENT LLP

MERRIES EMPLOYMENT LLPIslandwide, SG

2 days ago

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

We are hiring a Head of KYC to lead the client onboarding and due diligence function across all client segments, including retail, institutional, and corporate clients. This is a senior-level role responsible for managing regulatory compliance, enhancing operational processes, and acting as a key liaison between clients and internal teams.

The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across the business—including Sales, Operations, and Technology—while ensuring that all onboarding and review processes meet regulatory requirements and support the organization’s risk management objectives.

Responsibilities :

Oversee and manage the end-to-end client onboarding process across all product offerings for retail, institutional, and corporate clients.
Ensure all onboarding activities comply with international tax and regulatory obligations, including FATCA, CRS, and QI requirements.
Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure full compliance with relevant laws and regulatory expectations.
Lead the periodic review of client accounts (e.g. Annual KYC, SIP eligibility assessments) and ensure accurate and timely documentation.
Manage and resolve exceptions or issues raised during onboarding or review processes by coordinating with relevant internal teams.
Educate and communicate with both clients and internal stakeholders on changes to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Drive continuous improvement in the client support and onboarding model, focusing on efficiency, automation, and straight-through processing.
Participate in and manage projects, including the introduction of new regulatory or process initiatives.
Provide leadership in the delivery of training related to KYC and onboarding requirements across the organization.

Requirements :

Minimum 10 years of experience in financial services, with a strong background in client onboarding, KYC, and regulatory compliance.

In-depth knowledge of FATCA, CRS, QI, AML requirements, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.

Strong understanding of brokerage operations and financial products, including CFDs, Futures & Options, Equities, and Leveraged FX.

Proven experience managing client interactions and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present information clearly and professionally to clients and internal stakeholders.

Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring, training, and developing teams.

Experience with project planning, implementation, and regulatory liaison, including with MAS and FIDReC.

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We regret to inform only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Merries Employment LLP

EA Licence No : 14C7362

Posting Personnel : Kong Fong Ting

EA Personnel Registration No : R1987853

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Mentoring

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Know Your Client - KYC

Risk Management

Project Planning

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International Tax

AML

Regulatory Requirements

KYC

Financial Services

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