Assistant Manager, AML/CFT & Sanctions Policy (Group Compliance, Regulatory Gap Analysis, Policy Framework) #HDC1

Recruit Express Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Central location near MRT

Job summary

Recruit Express Pte Ltd, on behalf of a leading local bank in Singapore, seeks an experienced compliance professional to join its Group Compliance team. You will develop and maintain the AML/CFT and sanctions policy framework across the organisation.

You will review policies, monitor regulatory developments, advise business teams, manage audits, and prepare papers for senior management. 4–8 years' AML/CFT/regulatory experience and MAS knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Business, Finance or related discipline.
• 4–8 years of AML/CFT, sanctions or regulatory compliance, ideally in banking.
• Strong knowledge of MAS regulations and international standards.
• Strong analytical, drafting and policy writing skills.
• Able to interpret regulation and translate it into practical controls.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound judgement and integrity.
• Self-driven with strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance controls, policies and procedures to manage AML/CFT risks effectively.
• Review and maintain Group AML/CFT policies in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging risks, and conduct gap analyses.
• Present updates and recommendations to business forums and committees.
• Manage internal and external audits and regulatory reviews.
• Advise business and operations teams on AML/CFT and sanctions requirements.
• Support policy rollout, training and awareness initiatives.
• Track and report on policy exceptions, issues and remediation.
• Work with legal, risk and technology teams on compliance projects.
• Prepare papers and updates for senior management.

Skills

AML/CFT

Policy drafting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

MAS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

A leading local bank is looking for an experienced compliance professional to join its Group Compliance team. You will develop and maintain the AML/CFT and sanctions policy framework across the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and enhance controls, policies and procedures to manage AML/CFT risks effectively
• Review and maintain Group AML/CFT policies in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practice
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging risks, and conduct gap analyses
• Present updates and recommendations to business forums and committees
• Manage internal and external audits and regulatory reviews
• Advise business and operations teams on AML/CFT and sanctions requirements
• Support policy rollout, training and awareness initiatives
• Track and report on policy exceptions, issues and remediation
• Work with legal, risk and technology teams on compliance projects
• Prepare papers and updates for senior management

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Law, Business, Finance or a related discipline and above
• 4 to 8 years of experience in AML/CFT, sanctions or regulatory compliance, ideally in banking
• Strong knowledge of MAS regulations and international standards
• Strong analytical, drafting and policy writing skills
• Able to interpret regulation and translate it into practical controls
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Sound judgement and integrity
• Self-driven with strong follow-through

What's In It For You

• Office hours, Monday to Friday
• Exposure to Group-level compliance work
• Accessible central location near MRT