Analyst, Forensic & Financial Crime

DELOITTE SINGAPORE SR&T PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Singapore is seeking an Analyst to support compliance and due diligence efforts. Responsibilities include verifying KYC information, conducting enhanced due diligence, and assisting in fraud investigations. The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree, 0-2 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in AML, forensic accounting, fraud investigation, or related fields.
• Basic understanding of AML regulations and money laundering schemes.
• Ability to review accounting/financial documents in Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence during onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Validate and verify KYC information through comprehensive research.
• Perform enhanced due diligence for customers with higher AML risk ratings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Report writing

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field

Job description

At Deloitte, we believe in the importance of empowering our people to be leaders at all levels. We connect our purpose and shared values to identify issues as well as to make an impact that matters to our clients, people and the communities. Additionally, Analysts across our Firm are expected to:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal learning and development.
• Understand how our daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and business.
• Understand the set expectations and demonstrate accountability in keeping personal performance on track.
• Actively focus on developing effective communications and relationship‑building skills with stakeholders, clients, and team.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for working with others.
• Understand what is fundamental to Deloitte’s success as a business.
• Demonstrate integrity and an awareness of strengths, differences, and personal impact.
• Develop their understanding of Deloitte and offer a fresh perspective.

Role and Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence during onboarding and periodic reviews, ensuring compliance with AML/KYC obligations.
• Validate and verify KYC information through comprehensive research and cross‑referencing internal and external databases.
• Identify and escalate cases involving politically exposed persons and customers with medium to high AML risk.
• Perform enhanced due diligence for customers with higher AML risk ratings, addressing complex compliance issues.
• Conduct Source of Wealth review in accordance with regulatory and industry standards and advise on assessment and corroboration gaps; perform subsequent uplift to required standards.
• Provide support to the Compliance function by handling ad‑hoc queries, evaluating sanctions alerts, and investigating transaction monitoring alerts for potential fraud.
• Document the rationale for escalating or dismissing sanctions and transaction alerts, stay updated on AML regulations, support Deloitte Forensic projects, and co‑lead a team ensuring quality and efficiency.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., accounting, law) and a professional certification is a plus.
• 0–2 years of experience in AML, forensic accounting, fraud investigation, or related fields, ideally within consulting, financial, accounting, or legal institutions.
• Basic understanding of AML regulations and money laundering schemes.
• Experience providing financial crime consulting to various banking sectors and skills in analyzing, drafting, and presenting reports.
• Strong team player with good communication, analytical, and report‑writing skills, and a commitment to professional excellence.
• Willingness to travel client’s office when needed, participate in practice growth, and work under minimal supervision in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to review accounting/financial documents in Mandarin is a plus.

Due to volumes of application, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.