KYC/AML Assistant Vice President

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic KYC/AML Assistant Vice President to lead our Investor AML/CDD team. This role is a central point of coordination, responsible for day-to-day team management, complex case handling, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the private equity and hedge fund sectors, a deep understanding of AML regulations, and a proven ability to manage and develop a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Team & Operations Management:
• Act as the central point and coordinator for the Investor AML/CDD team.
• Manage your team of Investor AML/CDD specialists day-to-day, including complex query and case handling.
• Take responsibility for staffing management, training, and development.
• Manage and monitor the timing and quality of deliverables (SLAs).
• Leadership & Stakeholder Interaction:
• Interact directly with senior management and clients.
• Manage escalations in a timely manner, including liaising with local offices and/or clients.
• Understand current client needs and strategies while also anticipating future needs.
• Process Improvement:
• Propose and develop department-wide operational improvements in consultation with the wider Investor AML/CDD team.

About You

• Experience: Extensive experience in a similar role with exposure to private equity and/or hedge funds and outsourcing.
• Leadership: Experience in managing a team.
• Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of AML Regulations, with expertise in Cayman and Singapore regulations being preferable.
• Skills & Attributes:
• Highly collaborative, innovative, and possessing excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer relationship skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Display an active interest in the financial markets, hedge fund, and private equity industries.