AML Compliance Project Lead (Singapore)

Waystone; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Waystone is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – AML Compliance to lead AML/CFT projects for regulated financial services clients in Singapore. You will manage day-to-day activities, coordinate across the local team and offshore resources, and ensure work meets regulatory requirements.

You will conduct CDD/EDD, risk assessments and ongoing reviews, handling documentation, stakeholder communications and escalation of higher-risk cases as required.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of AML/KYC, financial crime or regulatory/compliance experience.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations and risk-based approaches.
• Familiarity with MAS AML/CFT requirements and financial services regulations preferred.
• Excellent analytical, investigative and report-writing skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day AML/CFT project delivery for regulated financial services clients.
• Coordinate activities across the Singapore team and offshore resources.
• Plan, allocate work and monitor progress to meet timelines and deliverables.
• Review work for quality, consistency and regulatory compliance.
• Act as day-to-day client contact for AML project delivery and updates.
• Escalate high-risk cases to senior compliance team members as needed.
• Conduct CDD/EDD and periodic reviews for corporate and individual clients.
• Assess AML/CFT risks related to clients, transactions and relationships.
• Review onboarding docs for AML/KYC completeness.
• Review SOW/SOF information and documentation.
• Perform sanctions, adverse media and PEP screening.
• Investigate unusual activities and support suspicious activity reporting.
• Support AML remediation and back-book review projects.

Skills

AML/KYC

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Investigation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Compliance

Tools

MAS AML/CFT knowledge

Job description

Waystone is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – AML Compliance to lead AML/CFT projects for regulated financial services clients in Singapore. You will manage day-to-day activities, coordinate across the local team and offshore resources, and ensure work meets regulatory requirements.

You will conduct CDD/EDD, risk assessments and ongoing reviews, handling documentation, stakeholder communications and escalation of higher-risk cases as required.