Senior KYC Analyst
About this role
We are looking for an experienced analyst to join our VIP KYC Team in Singapore. The ideal candidate will bring strong corporate onboarding and ongoing due diligence experience, with the ability to assess and navigate complex corporate ownership and control structures. Reporting to the local Team Lead and liaising closely with our India team, this role will focus on APAC Saxo clients. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for conducting high-quality onboarding and ongoing due diligence reviews, with a strong focus on corporate, institutional and other complex client types. This includes analysing legal entity structures, ownership chains, source of wealth or funds considerations, and identifying KYC or AML risks in line with internal standards and regulatory expectations. The role also involves close collaboration with key stakeholders to strengthen policies, procedures and quality standards, while supporting selected client cases with our organization in India Office and HQ.
Job Responsibilities
Performs onboarding and ongoing due diligence task assigned
Work as a member of the VIP KYC Team to ensure that private, corporate, institutional client applications/clients are reviewed and processed efficiently, with appropriate handling of complex ownership and control structures
Analyse complex client structures and documentation, identify onboarding or due diligence issues, and recommend practical solutions or escalation where appropriate
Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements, internal policies and business developments relevant to corporate and institutional onboarding, and act as a KYC and AML subject matter expert in APAC
Identify potential improvements to Team’s process flows and procedures
Assist in creating, maintaining and aligning work-related work instructions and procedures within Saxo Group
Act as a local ambassador between Singapore (and APAC), India and Denmark in terms of aligning local market practices vs DK regulations and expectations
Other ad-hoc tasks assigned
Job Requirements
Proven track record with more than 5 years of experience in corporate or institutional onboarding, ongoing due diligence, or a similar KYC role within financial services
Strong KYC, CDD and onboarding background, with demonstrated ability to assess complex corporate and institutional cases independently
Hands-on experience reviewing complex corporate ownership structures, layered entities, funds, SPVs, nominees, and beneficial ownership arrangements
Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards
Excellent data collection and analysis skills
Strong attention to detail
Good team player
Ability to work independently and deliver within tight deadlines
Preferably have certifications such as CAMS/ACAMS, ICA or similar.
Proficient in English both oral and written. Additional 2nd language in APAC context will be beneficial.
