Analyst/Associate, SoW & KYC (Private Banking)

Role Summary:

Are you passionate about financial crime prevention and client due diligence? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where precision and collaboration matter? We’re looking for a dynamic Analyst/Associate to join our Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) team, where your work will directly support regulatory compliance and client onboarding excellence across jurisdictions.

Job responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end KYC review process, ensuring all client files adhere to strict regulatory standards and internal policy, working in direct partnership with Front Office and AML/Compliance teams

• Master the validation of client SoW, conducting in-depth analysis of complex corporate structures and Beneficial Ownership (UBO) 

• Conduct sophisticated name screening and adjudication for PEPs, Sanctions, and Adverse Media utilizing advanced third-party screening tools 

• Act as a subject matter expertise within the firm on all matters related to SoW, screening results, and high-risk entities

• Proactively identify systemic issues, control weaknesses, or workflow blockers impacting screening completion and productivity

Requirements

Essential Skills/Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in KYC/AML, Client Onboarding, or Periodic Review, with direct exposure to Source of Wealth (SoW) corroboration or validation.

• Proven experience in a Line 1 or Line 1.5 function (e.g., client onboarding, periodic review, or KYC remediation team).

• Preferred background from Private Banking or Wealth Management, with exposure to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

• Strong understanding of KYC, CDD, EDD, and AML frameworks, particularly under MAS or equivalent regulatory standards.

• Ability to write, validate, and assess SoW narratives, including analyzing supporting documents and assessing plausibility.

• Proficient in name screening tools such as World-Check, Dow Jones, Accuity, or equivalent systems.

• Strong analytical and documentation skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with Front Office, Compliance, and QA teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline.

• Experience in a consulting or managed-service KYC environment will be an advantage.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a consulting and/or service provider environment.

• Experience working within investment and corporate banking.

• BA/BSc graduate degree or equivalent.

• A demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders is good to have but not essential.

• Previous experience conducting KYC reviews is desirable.