Shipping Risk & Compliance Officer (KYC/Conflicts)

Holman Fenwick Willan Singapore LLP; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 3,769,000 - 5,653,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Annual leave and medical insurance

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programmes and team events

Job summary

Holman Fenwick Willan Singapore LLP is seeking a Compliance Support Specialist to assist on high‑risk shipping transactional matters and KYC needs. You will help with AML, sanctions checks, and client identification, while supporting the Risk & Compliance team in daily tasks and ensuring accurate matter inception.

The role requires strong administrative skills, the ability to build relationships with lawyers and staff across the firm, and a proactive approach to regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a compliance function at a professional services firm (ideally law).
• Experience conducting KYC checks.
• Understanding of financial documents is highly desirable.
• Bachelor-level degree in Finance/Law or equivalent, with some legal work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate within regulatory compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide practice support to offices on high-risk shipping transactional matters and KYC requirements.
• Assist with KYC, AML and sanctions checks on clients and advise on proper identification of the legal client.
• Support Risk & Compliance in daily tasks.
• Open new matters and ensure correct matter inception steps.
• Audit files for compliance with firm policy and regulatory requirements.

Skills

KYC checks

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Able to work under tight deadlines

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Finance, Laws or equivalent

Tools

MS Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Holman Fenwick Willan Singapore LLP is seeking a Compliance Support Specialist to assist on high‑risk shipping transactional matters and KYC needs. You will help with AML, sanctions checks, and client identification, while supporting the Risk & Compliance team in daily tasks and ensuring accurate matter inception.

The role requires strong administrative skills, the ability to build relationships with lawyers and staff across the firm, and a proactive approach to regulatory compliance and