AML specialist, Project Management

LANCORE MERCHANT SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Singapore is seeking a compliance professional to lead AML initiatives. The role encompasses risk assessments, enhancing policies, and delivering training sessions across departments. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of related experience and certifications like CAMS. Fluency in English, Tamil, and Hindi is required, along with familiarity with compliance tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AML, Compliance, or Financial Crime Risk Management.
• Familiar with KYC, CDD/EDD, sanctions screening tools.
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks such as FATF, FINTRAC.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessments and due diligence to ensure compliance with standards.
• Maintain and enhance AML policies and procedures.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions on AML/CTF policies.
• Lead project delivery from initiation to implementation.
• Monitor project risks and maintain stakeholder communication.

Skills

AML compliance

Financial Crime Risk Management

KYC

English

Tamil

Hindi

Fluency in English

Fluency in Tamil

Fluency in Hindi

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Lexis Nexis

Trulioo

Job description

Job Description

• Perform risk assessments and due diligence (CDD/EDD) to ensure adherence to FINTRAC, FINCEN and FATF standards for the product launch in USA and Canada.
• Maintain and enhance AML policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with enterprise compliance frameworks and evolving regulatory requirements. Utilize data analytics and visualization tools to identify transaction patterns and potential money laundering indicators.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions on AML/CTF policies, typologies, and compliance culture across departments.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery from initiation to implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives, compliance mandates, and governance standards.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations while managing competing priorities in dynamic financial or regulatory environments.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution and quality outcomes.
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, and budgets while maintaining transparent stakeholder communication and executive reporting.
• Implement Agile and Waterfall methodologies to improve delivery efficiency and adaptability.
• Manage vendor relations, contract negotiations, and system implementation for compliance technology and operational enhancements.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to strengthen control effectiveness and operational resilience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in AML, Compliance, or Financial Crime Risk Management, preferably within banking, fintech, or consulting
• Familiar with KYC, CDD/EDD, sanctions screening tools, and transaction monitoring systems.
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks such as FATF, FINTRAC.
• Bachelors degree and certification on Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• Fluent in English, Tamil, and Hindi with the ability to manage business development and client relations across multilingual and international markets.

Nice to have

• PMP certification or experience in Agile/waterfall methodologies
• Familiarity with tools like jira, MSproject
• Familiarity with AML tools such as Lexis Nexis or Trulioo or something similar