Client Onboarding and Compliance Specialist

LIGHTSHIP DERIVATIVES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in providing risk management solutions is seeking a Compliance Officer to oversee client onboarding and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of compliance experience in the financial services industry, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years compliance experience in the financial services industry.
• Compliance qualifications from an internationally recognized body desirable.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform reviews on client onboarding documentation.
• Support compliance team in designing quality assurance tools.
• Ensure quality of client files to meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Good written communication skills

Good oral communication skills

Time management skills

Self-starter

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Compliance qualifications

Job description

COMPANY PROFILE

Lightship Derivatives is part of the Lightship Group. It specializes in providing risk management solutions in the commodity, energy, and freight derivatives space. Founded in 2024, this new division complements the established expertise of Lightship Chartering, offering both existing and new client’s access to a suite of innovative products designed to meet hedging and speculative needs.

With a focus on dry bulk, energy, and renewable product derivatives, Lightship Derivatives empowers clients to navigate market volatility and price fluctuations effectively.

To find out more about Lightship Derivatives, please visit Lightship Derivatives | LinkedIn

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform reviews on client onboarding documentation

2. Support the compliance team to design quality assurance and reporting tools to conduct periodic reviews on clients

3. Ensure quality of client files and documentation to meet policy and regulatory standards

4. Provide solutions and guidance where deficiencies are identified

5. Provide advice and solutions regarding due diligence, KYC standards, internal policies, procedures, and local regulations

6. Highlight deficiencies, suspicious AML or other non-compliance issues to relevant parties and management

7. Identify and assess resulting ML/TF risks with respect to regulatory requirement as well as Group AML/CFT policy and procedures

8. Support Internal/External audit, compliance testing and other supervisory visits as appropriate

REQUIREMENTS

1. Min a Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university

2. Compliance qualifications from an internationally recognized body is desirable

3. Min 3 years of compliance experience in the financial services industry in a recognized regulated market, preferably in brokerage

4. Good understanding and awareness of regulatory requirements (Securities and Futures Act, FATCA, CRS etc) and international best practices

5. Analytical and attention to detail

6. Problem identification and solving skills

7. Good written and oral communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders

8. Good time management skills and adherence to deadlines

9. Self-starter and independent

10. A team player