Associate / Senior Associate, AML/KYC

About the role

IQ-EQ, a global investor services group serving investment managers, asset owners and businesses with administration, compliance, governance, data and reporting, is hiring an Associate or Senior Associate for its AML/KYC function. The incumbent represents the first line of defence and is a key stakeholder in driving AML/KYC across fund administration and corporate segments, following the firm's internal AML/CFT framework and international and domestic regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for investor AML/KYC onboarding, ongoing monitoring reviews, regulatory reporting and client due diligence.
• Conduct and review KYC assessments, including source of funds and source of wealth verification, enhanced due diligence and risk-based reviews for individuals, trusts, financial institutions, private companies, partnerships, PEPs, sanctions and adverse media cases.
• Oversee and quality-check onboarding and review processes, maintain accurate client records and databases, and support audits, regulatory inspections, compliance remediation and quality assurance.
• Act as subject matter expert, giving guidance, training and support to internal teams and external stakeholders while keeping up with AML/KYC regulatory developments.
• Drive process improvements, take part in transformation initiatives, manage review workflows and support additional risk and compliance work as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in law, accounting or a related discipline, with a strong foundation in compliance, risk or financial services.
• At least 4 years of AML/KYC experience in a regulated fund, asset management firm, fund administrator or similar; less experienced candidates may be considered for an Associate-level role.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and prioritisation, and effective interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent written and spoken English; reading, writing or speaking Chinese is an advantage.

Required skills

• Solid understanding of Cayman, Singapore and Hong Kong AML regulations; exposure to other regulated fund jurisdictions is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as ICA or ACAMS are an advantage but not mandatory.
• Some knowledge of fund administration is helpful.

What we offer

• Remuneration and pension packages based on market rates, proportional to qualifications and experience.
• Wellbeing benefits such as private health and dental cover and life assurance.
• 25 days of paid annual leave plus statutory public holidays, maternity, paternity and education leave.
• Flexible working arrangements available on a case-by-case basis.