Compliance Associate

ALLSHORES CORPORATE SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALLSHORES CORPORATE SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking a Compliance Associate to support day-to-day Regulatory Compliance and AML/CFT activities.

The role covers client risk assessments, compliance monitoring and testing, and maintenance of compliance procedures. You will work with the Compliance Manager to strengthen the firm’s compliance framework. The position involves updating policies, reviewing CDD, monitoring regulatory developments in Singapore and Hong Kong, and developing training

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or Law.
• Minimum 2 years of audit experience in a professional services firm or large organisation.
• Prior experience in Regulatory Compliance or AML/CFT is an advantage.
• Strong written and spoken English with effective communication.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Update compliance policies, procedures and controls.
• Monitor regulatory developments in Singapore and Hong Kong.
• Develop compliance training programmes.
• Review Client Due Diligence (CDD) documents and assess risk classifications.
• Assess name screening alerts for sanctions and PEPs.
• Identify risk mitigations and Enhanced Due Diligence needs based on client risk.
• Review AML/CFT risk assessments and support action plans.
• Conduct compliance testing, document findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate responses to information requests from regulators and auditors.
• Undertake other compliance duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Audit experience

Regulatory compliance

AML/CFT

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Degree in Finance

Degree in Business

Degree in Law

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Compliance Associate to support the Firm’s day-to-day Regulatory Compliance and AML/CFT activities. The role will cover client risk assessments, compliance monitoring and testing, and the maintenance of compliance procedures. The successful candidate will work with the Compliance Manager to support the effective implementation of the Firm’s compliance framework.

Responsibilities

• Assist in updating compliance policies, procedures and controls to ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments in Singapore and Hong Kong.
• Assist in developing compliance training programmes to enhance awareness of compliance requirements.
• Review Client Due Diligence (CDD) documents and assess client risk classifications against applicable regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
• Assess name screening alerts, including potential exposure to Adverse News, Sanctions and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs).
• Assist in identifying appropriate risk mitigation measures and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) requirements based on client risk profiles.
• Assist with the review of the institutional AML/CFT risk assessment, including identifying key risks and supporting the development of action plans.
• Assist in conducting compliance testing, documenting findings, preparing reports and recommendations.
• Coordinate and assist with responses to information requests from regulators, auditors and other relevant stakeholders.
• Undertake other compliance-related duties or projects as assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of Audit experience in a professional services firm or large organisation.
• Prior experience in Regulatory Compliance or AML/CFT is an advantage.
• Strong written and spoken English, with effective communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.