AML Compliance Manager

BIDSVENTURE GLOBAL HOLDING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore seeks an experienced AML Compliance Manager to oversee the development and maintenance of their AML/CFT framework. Responsibilities include providing strategic advisory to business units, developing policies, and conducting risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant experience and proficiency in English and Chinese. This dynamic role demands strong compliance management abilities within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of AML/CFT experience within a regulated financial institution.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (written and spoken) to conduct due diligence on Chinese-language corporate documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AML/CFT policies and procedures.
• Conduct enterprise-wide AML risk assessments to identify emerging risks.
• Provide expert advisory on higher-risk customer onboarding.
• Oversee transaction monitoring processes and manage suspicious activity reporting.
• Serve as the primary contact for AML-related examinations and audits.

Skills

AML Risk Assessment

Enhanced Due Diligence

KYC Processes

Regulatory Reporting

Compliance Training

Collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned AML Compliance Manager to lead the development and maintenance of our AML/CFT framework within a fast-growing financial services and digital assets platform. You will provide strategic advisory to business units and ensure alignment with global regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

Policy Management & Risk Assessments

• Develop, update, and maintain AML/CFT policies and procedures to comply with evolving regulatory requirements and global standards
• Conduct enterprise-wide AML risk assessments to identify and evaluate emerging risks related to new products
• Establish and execute a compliance workplan to assess the effectiveness and adequacy of control procedures across business units

Advisory & Oversight

• Provide expert advisory on higher-risk escalated customer onboarding, including Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and complex KYC profiles
• Oversee transaction monitoring processes and manage suspicious activity reporting (STR) to ensure timely and accurate detection of compliance issues
• Collaborate with technology and operations teams to evaluate and optimize AML systems for adequacy, effectiveness, and proper calibration

Regulatory Engagement & Reporting

• Serve as the primary contact for AML-related examinations, audits, and inquiries from regulatory authorities and financial partners
• Supervise the preparation and timely submission of all AML/CFT regulatory filings and STRs
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports on AML/CFT compliance, key metrics, and emerging risks to senior management and the Board

Training

• Design and deliver targeted AML/CFT training programs to enhance staff awareness of regulatory requirements, best practices, and red flags
• Engage with industry groups and regulatory bodies to stay informed of changes in the global AML/CTF landscape

Required competencies and certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Law, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of AML/CFT experience within a regulated financial institution
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Written and Spoken) to conduct due diligence on Chinese-language corporate documents and communicate with regional stakeholders
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience in OTC trading, crypto exchanges, or payment sectors
• Professional AML certification such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent