Compliance Officer

Michael Page; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced AML and compliance leader to establish a newly created services practice within a well-established professional services firm. The role combines technical compliance expertise, client advisory responsibilities and commercial leadership to build a service offering from the ground up.

You will develop, deliver and expand AML and compliance services for a diverse portfolio of corporate clients across Asia, guiding them on KYC, CDD, EDD and regulatory

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Finance, Law, or Risk Management or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in AML, KYC, compliance, onboarding or financial crime compliance.
• Experience within a corporate services provider with a diverse client portfolio is preferred.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, client onboarding, sanctions screening and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of the AML and compliance services offering.
• Provide guidance to corporate clients on AML, KYC, CDD and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), sanctions screening and adverse media reviews.
• Develop and implement AML policies, procedures, controls and client onboarding frameworks.
• Assist clients in establishing effective compliance programmes and risk management practices.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise clients on changes affecting requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Drive business development activities, contribute to proposals and identify opportunities to expand services.

Skills

AML

KYC

Compliance

Onboarding

Financial Crime

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management

Job description

An exciting opportunity to establish and grow a newly created AML and compliance services practice within a well-established professional services firm. This role combines technical compliance expertise, client advisory responsibilities and commercial leadership, making it ideal for an experienced compliance professional looking to build a service offering from the ground up.

Client Details

Our client is a respected professional services firm with an established presence across Asia. The business provides outsourced accounting, corporate secretarial and advisory services to a broad portfolio of local and international clients and is now expanding its service offering to include AML and compliance solutions.

Description

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will:

• Support the development and delivery of the firm's AML and compliance services offering
• Provide services to a portfolio of corporate clients, providing guidance on AML, KYC, CDD and regulatory compliance requirements
• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), sanctions screening and adverse media reviews
• Develop and implement AML policies, procedures, controls and client onboarding frameworks
• Support clients in establishing effective compliance programmes and risk management practices
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise clients on the impact of changing requirements
• Partner with internal accounting, corporate secretarial and advisory teams to deliver integrated client solutions
• Drive business development activities, contribute to proposals and identify opportunities to expand compliance services

Profile

• Degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management or a related discipline
• At least 3 years of experience in AML, KYC, compliance, onboarding or financial crime compliance
• Prior experience within a corporate services provider with diverse portfolio of clients
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, customer due diligence, sanctions screening and client onboarding processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships, handle multiple engagements and operate in a commercially driven environment

Job Offer

• Opportunity to establish and shape a new business line within an established organisation
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of local and international clients