AML Risk Analyst – Proactive Compliance, Central Location

Recruit Express Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Local Bank in Singapore is seeking an AML Analyst to join its consumer banking risk management team. You will assess customer and transaction risks and help strengthen financial crime controls.

You will analyse customer profiles and transactions for AML, sanctions risks, process escalated alerts, and prepare risk assessments for management. The role involves proposing mitigation strategies, documenting decisions, and contributing to continuous risk-improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Finance, Accountancy, Law or related discipline.
• 2 to 4 years of AML, compliance, KYC or financial crime operations.
• Working knowledge of AML/CFT and sanctions regulations.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse new and existing customer profiles and transactions for AML, sanctions risks.
• Process escalated name screening alerts and transaction monitoring alerts accurately and on time.
• Prepare risk assessments highlighting key risk areas for management attention.
• Recommend effective risk mitigating strategies for senior management consideration.
• Implement approved risk mitigation measures with thorough and consistent execution.
• Handle priority requests from compliance and business teams.
• Partner with the AML and sanctions advisory teams on case reviews and guidance.
• Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for all decisions.
• Track emerging typologies, regulatory changes and industry practices.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational risk initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Business/Finance/Law/Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Leading Local Bank in Singapore is seeking an AML Analyst to join its consumer banking risk management team. You will assess customer and transaction risks and help strengthen financial crime controls.

You will analyse customer profiles and transactions for AML, sanctions risks, process escalated alerts, and prepare risk assessments for management. The role involves proposing mitigation strategies, documenting decisions, and contributing to continuous risk-improvement efforts.