Compliance Officer

RAWLINSON & HUNTER (SINGAPORE) PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RAWLINSON & HUNTER (SINGAPORE) PTE. LIMITED is seeking a meticulous Compliance Officer to join our Corporate and Trust teams. You will manage KYC/CDD, AML/CFT, sanctions checks, and regulatory reporting, ensuring Singapore compliance and high ethical standards.

You will collaborate with corporate secretarial, accounting, and tax colleagues to uphold robust internal controls. The ideal candidate has 3–7 years in corporate secretarial or financial services, a degree in law or related field, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Business, Accounting, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, or related field.
• Professional compliance qualification preferred (e.g. ICA, ACAMS, ICSA/CGI).
• 3–7 years' compliance experience within corporate secretarial, trust, CSP, accounting, legal, or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review client onboarding and periodic KYC/CDD reviews.
• Perform sanctions, adverse media, and PEP screening; escalate high-risk matters.
• Monitor compliance with Companies Act, ACRA requirements, CSP regulatory obligations; maintain risk registers and filing deadlines.
• Assist with CRS and FATCA due diligence and regulatory reporting; prepare certifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor degree in Law or related field

Tools

Compliance screening systems

Job description

Company Overview: Rawlinson & Hunter is a leading organization in the Private Client professional services sector, committed to excellence and innovation. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Compliance Officer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the compliance of our Corporate and Trust Teams. The ideal candidate will possess a proactive, detail-oriented mindset, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage client relationships and uphold compliance standards.

Role Summary

The Compliance Officer will support the firm's corporate secretarial business by ensuring compliance with ACRA, MAS (where applicable), AML/CFT requirements, sanctions screening obligations, and internal risk management policies. The role will work closely with the corporate secretarial, trust, accounting, and tax teams to ensure all client entities remain fully compliant with applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Client Due Diligence & AML/CFT

• Conduct and review client onboarding and periodic KYC/CDD reviews.
• Assess ownership and control structures, including UBO identification.
• Perform sanctions, adverse media, and politically exposed person (PEP) screening.
• Escalate high-risk matters and unusual transactions to management.

Compliance Monitoring

• Monitor compliance with the Companies Act, ACRA requirements, and CSP regulatory obligations.
• Maintain compliance registers and risk assessment records.
• Track statutory filing obligations and corporate compliance deadlines.
• Assist with internal compliance reviews and monitoring activities.

Regulatory Reporting

• Support CRS and FATCA due diligence and reporting processes.
• Assist with preparation of regulatory returns and compliance certifications.
• Maintain records to support regulatory inspections and audits.

Policy & Procedure Management

• Assist in developing and updating compliance policies and procedures.
• Ensure internal processes remain aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Provide guidance to corporate secretarial staff on compliance matters.

Training & Advisory

• Deliver compliance updates and awareness training to staff.
• Act as a point of contact for day-to-day compliance queries from the corporate secretarial team.
• Support implementation of new regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Business, Accounting, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Professional compliance qualification preferred (e.g. ICA, ACAMS, ICSA/CGI).

Experience

• 3-7 years' compliance experience within a corporate secretarial, trust company, CSP, accounting, legal, or financial services environment.
• Practical knowledge of Singapore AML/CFT requirements and company law.
• Experience conducting CDD/KYC reviews and risk assessments.

Skills

• Strong understanding of corporate secretarial compliance obligations in Singapore.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and compliance screening systems.

Key Attributes

• High integrity and professional judgement.
• Risk-aware and solutions-oriented.
• Organised and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across teams.