KYC Manager
Aspire is the leading all-in-one finance operating system for growing businesses in APAC. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance for a new generation of entrepreneurs and business owners, empowering startups and MSME to realise their full potential.
Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise and helped more than 15,000 businesses using our suite of products.
For 2 consecutive years in 2022 & 2023, Aspire has been awarded Best Employer of the Year and Startup of the year by Asia FinTech Awards, and also LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Singapore. In 2023, we also made it to CB Insights’ Top 100 Global Fintech List.
You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team! Aspire serves as an environment for you to innovate and drive change with our team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international and diverse backgrounds.
Are you a top talent who is passionate about entrepreneurship? Join our rapidly growing team to make an impact in the fintech space!
About the team:
- At Aspire, we are committed to empowering our customers throughout their journey with us. Our Operations Team ensures customers can operate seamlessly on our platform, and guarantee the best customer experience possible.
- At the same time, we understand the importance of maintaining a strong culture of compliance to protect our organization and ensure the trust of our customers. Our Compliance Team is at the forefront of identifying and addressing regulatory risks, implementing controls, and ensuring that our policies and procedures align with regulatory requirements. This allows Aspire to stay ahead of evolving regulations, proactively identifying potential risks and developing comprehensive risk mitigation strategies, hence contributing to our long-term success.
About the role:
- Lead a team of AML, KYC analysts to conduct Onboarding/ Periodic Reviews
- Design & implement frameworks and continuously improve our KYC capabilities
- Ensures that all engaged/onboarded client records are compliant with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) regulatory standards in a timely fashion
- Assist in investigating AML-related issues and escalated cases
- Explore ways and methods to ensure the KYC process and procedures is seamless
- Ensures a pleasant experience for clients
- Work with internal and external stakeholders
- Proactively look for ways to improve and streamline the processes
- Provide regular updates on the performance and well-being of the team to the KYC lead; Coach and develop the team
Minimum qualifications:
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in KYC and AML/CFT
- Strong understanding of KYC or AML procedures for financial institutions
- Experience in managing a team is essential
- Proactiveness in driving change and willingness to roll-up sleeves and get things done
- Passion for the fintech industry and a cultural fit with start-up mindset
Preferred qualifications
- Professional AML/CFT certification (e.g. ICA Certificate or Diploma, ACAMS) is a plus but not essential.
- Experience in consulting or banking environment
- Ability to operate with flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly evolving and collaborative environment
What we offer
- Uncapped flexible annual leave.
- Hybrid work arrangement.
- Training subsidy for your professional growth.
- Wellness benefit.
- Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.
- Flexibility to work from anywhere (for up to 90 days per annum) and Work from Home subsidy.
- Culture is Key: Most importantly, we always strive to cultivate a special culture that brings special talents together - You may learn more about our culture at our careers site and LinkedIn Life page.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.
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