Manager, AML Compliance

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive and motivated AML Compliance Manager to join our team in Singapore, reporting directly to the Director, Risk and Compliance. This role is crucial in supporting our regional compliance framework, particularly in Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and Sanctions matters.

Key responsibilities

Serve as the first escalation point within compliance team for AML/KYC and Sanctions related matters, including potentially suspicious transactions and complex KYC cases and potential sanctions hits

Guide analysts on alerts review, drafting of suspicious transactions reports and review draft STRs

Serve as the sanctions subject matter expert in the compliance team, providing guidance on sanctions matters

Review of transaction monitoring rules to improve accuracy and effectiveness

Perform Quality Assurance checks on analysts work, including onboarding and transaction monitoring cases

Assist in the Group wide Compliance program, audits and remediations

Update the relevant entity’s AML/CFT and Sanctions program and policies on an ongoing basis.

Assist AML/CFT and sanction related risk assessment for new products and technologies.

Prepare AML/CFT and Sanctions related reports

Handle any other compliance tasks as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Law, Business, or a related discipline.

Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in compliance within financial institutions; experience in fintech or payments is an advantage.

Strong technical aptitude and ability to work with technology teams and vendors and internal stakeholders

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Experience in SEA regional AML/CFT and Global sanctions regulations is a strong advantage

Interested candidates are invited to send your comprehensive resume with current and expected salary package via this job ad. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.