Compliance Associate

State Bank of India; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a Compliance Officer to manage regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering activities. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in relevant fields and strong communication skills. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Compliance function preferred.
• Certifications like ACAMS are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct regulatory reviews and handle enquiries.
• Review suspicious transactions and file reports.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Diploma in Accounting

Diploma in Banking & Finance

Diploma in Business

Diploma in Law

Job description

RESPONSBILITIES:

Regulatory Compliance

• Develop/ periodic review policies/manuals/procedure notes under Compliance Department’s purview.

• Conduct Regulatory Review in accordance with the Compliance Review and Training Plan.

• Coordinate, liaise, handle enquiries and ad-hoc/periodic submissions to Head Office and MAS promptly.

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

• Provide advisory/clearance of daily payment gateway screening hits and periodic name screening hits in relation to sanctions and adverse news (when required).

• Perform onboarding and periodic review on customers.

• Review suspicious and irregular transactions in customers’ accounts and conduct basic inquiry into such transactions with a view to filing a Suspicious Transaction Report to the Suspicious Transaction Reporting Office (“STRO”) when appropriate.

• Manage name screening tool, including review and reporting of true hits.

Others

• Provide cover for team members within Compliance Department in assigned areas during their leave of absence.

• Undertake other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma and above, preferably in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Business or Law. Fresh graduates will be considered.

• Relevant experience in Compliance function of a financial institution/regulatory body covering banking laws, particularly in SFA / FAA, FATCA/CRS and/or, AML/CFT requirements preferred.

• Candidates with certifications such as Diploma in Compliance or Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) would have an added advantage.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of staff and management.

• Have the drive, energy and perseverance to succeed in a competitive market environment.