Vice President / Director, Client Due Diligence (Private Banking)

We are partnering with a leading international private bank to appoint an experienced Vice President / Director, Client Due Diligence (CDD) professional to join its Singapore team.

This is a senior role within the Client Due Diligence function, working closely with regional stakeholders to ensure robust client onboarding standards, adherence to AML/KYC regulations, and continuous enhancement of account opening processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review new client account opening submissions, including documentation, due diligence/KYC information, AML risk assessments, and supporting materials, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence checks, including tax-related reviews, using internal and external sources to independently validate Source of Wealth (SOW) and supporting evidence.
• Partner closely with Front Office teams and key stakeholders to facilitate efficient client onboarding while maintaining strong risk controls.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvements across CDD processes, workflows, and systems.
• Support a range of CDD-related activities, including:Account blocking and unblocking processesInvestigation and management of screening alertsEscalation of higher-risk cases where requiredUser testing of AML/CFT and onboarding systems
• Monitor workflow pipelines and ensure service level commitments are consistently achieved.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to management on onboarding activity, priorities, and key deliverables.
• Contribute to maintaining a strong compliance culture and high standards of client due diligence across the business.

Requirements

• Degree qualification in Business, Accounting, Law, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant AML/KYC and Client Due Diligence experience within financial services.
• Strong private banking or wealth management experience is highly preferred.
• Deep understanding of AML, KYC, client onboarding, tax due diligence, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and risk assessment capabilities.
• Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and Front Office teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a well-established international private banking platform.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across Compliance, Operations, and Front Office.
• Opportunity to influence and enhance regional onboarding and due diligence processes.
• Exposure to complex private banking clients and cross-border regulatory environments.