AML Manager (Banking)

REVUP CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

RevUp Consulting is seeking an AML Manager – Banking in Singapore to lead AML/CFT activities across transaction monitoring, KYC/CDD, EDD, sanctions screening and suspicious transaction reviews.

You will manage and review complex AML alerts, oversee onboarding and periodic reviews for high-risk corporate, FI and private banking clients, and provide advisory support to Relationship Managers. The role requires deep MAS regulatory knowledge and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Business, Law, Accounting or related discipline.
• 6–10 years of AML/ Financial Crime Compliance experience in banking or financial institutions.
• Strong hands-on experience in KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions and AML investigations.
• Good understanding of MAS AML/CFT requirements and Singapore regulatory framework.
• Experience covering Corporate Banking, Private Banking and/or Financial Institutions preferred.
• Strong analytical, investigative and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced banking environment.
• CAMS or relevant AML/compliance certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML/CFT activities including monitoring, KYC/CDD, EDD, sanctions screening and reviews.
• Manage and review complex AML alerts and investigations with timely disposition.
• Oversee onboarding and periodic reviews for high-risk clients.
• Conduct AML risk assessments and advise Relationship Managers and business teams.
• Monitor regulatory developments and align AML policies with MAS and internal requirements.
• Lead compliance testing, QA and remediation to address control gaps.
• Prepare AML reports, risk assessments, MI and regulatory submissions for senior management.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Operations, Front Office and Head Office on AML matters.
• Support regulatory inspections, internal audits and AML projects.
• Coach and develop junior AML/Compliance team members.

Skills

KYC/CDD

Transaction monitoring

AML investigations

Sanctions

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Finance, Business, Law, Accounting or related discipline

Job description

AML Manager – Banking

Responsibilities

• Lead AML/CFT activities covering transaction monitoring, KYC/CDD, EDD, sanctions screening and suspicious transaction reviews.
• Manage and review complex AML alerts and investigations, ensuring timely escalation and appropriate disposition.
• Oversee customer onboarding and periodic reviews, particularly for high-risk corporate, FI and private banking clients.
• Conduct AML risk assessments and provide advisory support to Relationship Managers and business teams.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure AML policies, procedures and controls remain aligned with MAS and internal requirements.
• Lead compliance testing, quality assurance and remediation initiatives to identify and address control gaps.
• Prepare AML reports, risk assessments, management information and regulatory submissions for senior management.
• Work closely with Compliance, Risk, Operations, Front Office and Head Office teams on AML matters.
• Support regulatory inspections, internal audits and AML-related projects.
• Coach and develop junior AML/Compliance team members.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Business, Law, Accounting or a related discipline.
• 6–10 years of relevant AML/Financial Crime Compliance experience within banking or financial institutions.
• Strong hands‑on experience in KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions and AML investigations.
• Good understanding of MAS AML/CFT requirements and Singapore regulatory framework.
• Experience covering Corporate Banking, Private Banking and/or Financial Institutions is preferred.
• Strong analytical, investigative and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced banking environment.
• CAMS or relevant AML/compliance certification is an advantage.

We also welcome referrals of suitable candidates within your professional network.

Ethel Tan

Consultant, Financial Services

RevUp Consulting

EA Licence No.: 22S1193

EA Registration No.: R2096281

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