APAC Financial Crime Senior Specialist

Danos Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management firm in Singapore is seeking an APAC Financial Crime Senior Specialist. This role involves managing financial crime queries, ensuring compliance with KYC standards, and supporting risk initiatives. The ideal candidate has proven experience in financial crime compliance, strong knowledge of APAC regulations, and excellent communication skills. This position plays a vital role in enhancing financial crime processes across the region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial crime compliance, ideally within asset management.
• Strong knowledge of APAC KYC requirements and regional regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary APAC contact for financial crime-related queries.
• Ensure financial crime controls align with global standards.
• Support risk and compliance initiatives across APAC.

Skills

Financial crime compliance

KYC knowledge

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Overview

Our client, a global investment management firm, is seeking a seasoned professional for the role of APAC Financial Crime Senior Specialist. This key first-line expert will provide regional financial crime support during APAC business hours, acting as the primary point of contact for KYC, due diligence, onboarding, and operational queries while escalating complex cases as needed. As part of the broader Risk & Control team, the specialist will collaborate with global teams to ensure compliance with AML standards, support investigations, manage operational risks, and drive continuous improvements in financial crime processes across the APAC region.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary APAC contact for financial crime-related queries, including KYC, onboarding, and due diligence.
• Ensure consistent application of financial crime controls in alignment with global standards.
• Provide input on APAC-specific financial crime regulations, trends, and typologies.
• Support broader risk and compliance initiatives across the APAC region.

Requirements

• Proven experience in financial crime compliance, ideally within asset management.
• Strong knowledge of APAC KYC requirements and regional regulatory frameworks.
• Recognized subject matter expertise in APAC financial crime practices, with the ability to advise the global FCO team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholders across functions and regions.