Compliance Lead – Corporate Banking & AML/KYC

ESTEEMED SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Esteemed Search Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a Regulatory Compliance professional with at least 4 years of AML/CFT, KYC experience in banking. The role focuses on MAS regulations, Banking Act, SFA, FAA, and overseeing compliance across the bank.

You will support regulatory reviews, investigations, policy reviews, updates, and training; cover the Head of Compliance during absences; contribute to process improvements and system enhancements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Regulatory Compliance, AML/CFT, or KYC in banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore MAS regulations: Banking Act, Securities and Futures Act (SFA), and Financial Advisers Act (FAA).
• Familiarity with banking products and services is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor compliance with MAS regulations, applicable laws, and internal policies across the Bank.
• Assist with MAS inspections, regulatory reviews, queries, and outsourcing oversight.
• Review policies, new products, and business initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage regulatory updates, assess their impact, and support implementation across the Bank.
• Review customer due diligence (CDD) and support AML/CFT compliance across corporate banking, trade finance, treasury, and financial institutions.
• Manage compliance alerts, transaction escalations, and provide compliance advice to business and support units.
• Provide compliance guidance and deliver AML/regulatory compliance training to staff.
• Support compliance projects, systems enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support the Head of Compliance in overseeing the Bank's compliance function and provide coverage during periods of absence, as required.

Job description

Esteemed Search Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a Regulatory Compliance professional with at least 4 years of AML/CFT, KYC experience in banking. The role focuses on MAS regulations, Banking Act, SFA, FAA, and overseeing compliance across the bank.

You will support regulatory reviews, investigations, policy reviews, updates, and training; cover the Head of Compliance during absences; contribute to process improvements and system enhancements.