Head of AML/KYC, Asia

Job Description

External (Investor) AML/KYC Services

• Lead and manage the AML/KYC operations function, ensuring sufficient and compliant execution of investor onboarding, ongoing due diligence and monitoring on behalf of private market fund and asset manager clients.
• Implement and enhance scalable AML/KYC frameworks in close collaboration with regional and global stakeholders as a support function to the Fund Administration business, including liaising with the respective Clients, Money Laundering Reporting Officers, Auditors, and Regulators, where appropriate.
• Serve as the principal subject matter expert for AML, KYC and investor due diligence, including guidance and support to internal stakeholders and management.
• Facilitate regulatory inquiries and inspections, manage audits and due diligence reviews as a delegated service provider.
• Attend business meetings and support commercial initiatives, where needed, as a subject matter expert on matters that impact the KYC team.
• Ensure all applicable regulations across applicable investor base are reviewed and mapped to existing operating manuals, standard operating procedures, risk assessment forms and source of funds/wealth documentation.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex client and investor reviews and regulatory related queries.

Internal AML/KYC

• Oversee and manage AML/KYC client lifecycle management process for serviced entities across the fund administration, corporate service, regulatory compliance (consulting) and private wealth/institutional business segments.
• Ensure all clients are processed in accordance with both Group and Regional Policies, including local legislation where applicable.
• Support roll out and implementation of digital solutions to ensure consistent and compliant AML operations across the business.
• Oversee and ensure escalations and MI reporting are made within reasonable timeframes.
• Foster strong collaboration with Risk & Compliance, Legal, Operations and Commercial teams.
• Contribute ideas and participate in transformation and change initiatives to drive continuous improvement to further enhance key deliverables.
• Undertake any additional reasonable duties as required the Firm that have relevance to the KYC team and responsibilities.

Leadership & Team Management

• Responsible to lead and develop a team of AML/KYC professionals, ensuring workload balance, strong quality output, and adherence to timelines.
• As this is a regional role, the incumbent will be expected to manage teams across Singapore, Hong Kong and Philippines, providing business coverage with jurisdictional expertise across Singapore, Hong Kong, Cayman Islands and Japan.
• Drive internal training and professional development on AML/CFT topics and jurisdictional updates.
• Ensure representation at the relevant committees and management forums where required.