Anti Money Laundering (AML), Associate to Assistant Manager

KPMG Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm located in Singapore seeks an AML specialist to assist in projects involving customer due diligence and fraud investigations. Candidates should have a basic understanding of local AML regulations, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum experience varies from 1 to 4 years depending on the position applied for, and communication skills are key. This role also involves contributing to the growth of the AML service line.

Benefits

Flexible working framework

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience for Associate, 2 years for Senior Associate.
• 4 years for Assistant Manager in AML Projects or Fraud Investigations.
• Experience in source of wealth corroboration is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in AML projects including customer due diligence.
• Participate in growing the AML service line.
• Work on related projects like fraud investigations.

Skills

Basic understanding of AML regulations in Singapore

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to review documents in Mandarin

Good time management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional qualifications related to AML

Job description

The role involves:

• Assists primarily in AML projects which can range from, assisting in customer due diligence remediation and backlog reviews for transaction monitoring and screening alerts, assessing AML frameworks and systems, performing Enterprise Wide Risk Assessments and designing AML frameworks. As part of the delivery of the projects, the individual may need to perform sample testing, assist in the preparation of deliverables to clients.
• Participates in effort to grow the AML service line together with Senior Management. Activities can include drafting proposals, thought leadership etc.
• Works in other projects unrelated to AML such as fraud investigation and market misconduct reviews.

The candidate should possess:

• Basic understanding of AML regulations in Singapore.
• Minimum 1 year of experience for Associate, 2 years & above for Senior Associate, 4 years & above for Assistant Manager in AML Projects, Fraud Investigation, Audit, Anti-Bribery and Corruption and Market Misconduct. Individuals who have experience in source of wealth corroboration for wealth management segment will have an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree holder preferably.
• Professional qualifications such as Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners or ISCA Financial Forensic Professional a bonus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• Ability to review documents in Mandarin is an advantage, as the role involves handling materials written in Mandarin.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Good time management skills.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.