6 Months Contract Compliance Executive #BJJ

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD is assisting a local bank in Singapore to hire a Compliance Executive for the Financial Compliance Department. The role focuses on Transaction Monitoring and Financial Crime Compliance with a 6-month contract.

You will review TM alerts, conduct AML/CFT risk analyses, handle escalations, perform due diligence, and provide advisory support across business lines. Strong analytical skills and accurate documentation are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Banking, Finance, Business, Law, Compliance, or related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant AML/Transaction Monitoring/FCB experience in banking or financial services.
• Good understanding of AML/CFT requirements and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review, investigate, and clear TM alerts to reduce backlog.
• Analyze TM alerts for AML/CFT risks per policies and procedures.
• Perform timely reviews of escalations within the AML team.
• Conduct due diligence and background checks on customers/transactions.
• Provide AML and TM advisory to relevant business lines.

Skills

AML

Transaction Monitoring

KYC CDD

Financial Crime

Education

Bachelor's degree in Banking/Finance/Law

Job description

6 Months Contract Compliance Executive #BJJ

Our client is a reputable local bank seeking a Compliance Executive to join its Financial Compliance Department, supporting Transaction Monitoring and Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Review, investigate, and clear Transaction Monitoring (TM) alerts to support the timely reduction of the alert backlog.
• Conduct detailed analysis of transaction monitoring alerts and assess potential AML/CFT risks in accordance with the bank’s policies and procedures.
• Perform timely reviews of ad-hoc escalations received from other functional units within the AML team.
• Conduct due diligence and background checks on customers and transactions relating to suspicious cases or alerts.
• Provide AML and Transaction Monitoring advisory and subject matter expertise to relevant business lines and internal functional units.
• Liaise with stakeholders to obtain relevant information and supporting documentation required for alert investigations.
• Ensure timely escalation of potentially suspicious cases and facilitate the appropriate escalation and filing of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) where required.
• Support the monitoring and maintenance of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for the Transaction Monitoring team.
• Ensure all investigations, assessments, and documentation are completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Assist with other Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) initiatives and ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Banking, Finance, Business, Law, Compliance, or a related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in AML, Transaction Monitoring, KYC/CDD, or Financial Crime Compliance within the banking or financial services industry.
• Good understanding of AML/CFT requirements, transaction monitoring processes, and suspicious transaction reporting.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with business and compliance stakeholders.
• Able to manage a high volume of alerts and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Prior experience in clearing Transaction Monitoring alert backlogs will be an advantage.

Contract: 6 Months Contract

Department: Financial Compliance / Financial Crime Compliance

Salary: S$3,000 – S$4,000 per month