AML Monitoring & Screening Control Analyst (1 Year Contract)

HR-PRO RECRUITMENT SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial service recruitment agency based in Singapore is seeking a professional for AML monitoring and prevention. The role involves ensuring AML control frameworks are met and maintaining operational standards. Candidates should possess 3-4 years of experience in AML or related fields, along with strong investigative skills. A good understanding of banking regulations and experience with automated monitoring systems is required. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to compliance efforts within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in AML, Transaction Monitoring, or Financial Crime Investigations.
• Knowledge of banking and financial services laws and compliance practices.
• Experience with core banking systems and various banking products.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the AML control framework is applied correctly.
• Review AML monitoring alerts and make recommendations.
• Maintain high operational standards and follow established processes.

Skills

AML compliance

Investigative skills

Regulatory awareness

Risk awareness skills

Education

Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS)

Tools

Automated AML monitoring systems

Case management systems

Name screening tools

Job description

Money Laundering prevention by Monitoring & Screening controls (Monitoring & Screening) is responsible for executing the control frameworks designed to manage and mitigate the money laundering risk resulting from cash transactions of the banks clients and the client itself.

The work includes:

• Ensure the AML control framework is applied correctly and that all controls meet defined quality standards.
• Review and perform support activities of the AML monitoring alerts generated for potential suspicious activity and escape cases with recommendations for further action or SAR determination.
• Maintain high operational standards with strong regulatory awareness and investigative skills, ensuring all workflows follow established policies, processes, and escalation procedures.

Job Requirement

• At least 3-4 years of related working experience in AML, Transaction Monitoring, Name Screening, or Financial Crime Investigations within a financial institution or regulatory body.
• Good knowledge/ understanding of banking and financial services laws and regulations, compliance best practices and understanding of financial products and systems.
• Familiar with diverse banking products across business lines in Private Banking, Wealth Management and automated AML monitoring/ case management systems, name screening tools and the functioning of core banking systems.
• Knowledge of AML and sanctions-related regulations; professional certifications (e.g., CAMS) preferred but not mandatory.
• Detailed, meticulous and able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Self-motivated team player with strong investigative and risk awareness skills.