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We are looking for a Specialist, Compliance to join our team on-site (100%). You will be responsible for investigating and assessing transaction monitoring alerts for corporate and SME clients across Southeast Asia, escalating suspicious activities, and ensuring compliance with AML regulations. This role works closely with internal teams to improve surveillance systems, apply AML standards, and support overall compliance operations. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of transaction monitoring experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset.

Undertake the investigation and assessment of transaction monitoring alerts for corporate and SME customers across SEA. Escalate suspicious activity on a timely basis and draft suspicious transaction reports.

Collaborate with relevant departments to evaluate and address potential issues identified through transaction monitoring. Ensure that all reviews and investigation conclusions are adequately documented.

Timely closure of alerts within stipulated timeline.

Contribute to the design and development of systems to enhance surveillance coverage. Communicate with the product team to ensure the system functions as designed and developed.

Understand the company’s AML policies, standards and procedures and apply the appropriate concepts.

Able to act as L2 reviewer of transaction monitoring alerts, if needed. Provide guidance to junior team members, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders as needed.

Provide support on any other compliance tasks as required.

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3–5 years of transaction monitoring experience with corporate and SME clients.

Knowledge of laws and regulatory requirements applicable to anti-money laundering and customer due diligence in Singapore and South East Asia.

Familiar with AML typologies and the risk of different customers.

Possess strong problem‑solving abilities and a proactive, independent mindset.

Good research skills and the ability to use various systems in the company and commercial databases.

An accountable team player with collaborative spirit and ability to build rapport with stakeholders.

AML certification is an added advantage.

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