Compliance Officer

UNICORN FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unicorn Financial Solutions in Singapore seeks a Compliance professional to lead regulatory monitoring, AML/KYC processes, and policy development. You will implement SOPs, conduct internal audits, and ensure accurate regulatory reporting.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential to translate complex rules into actionable policies and to collaborate with staff and regulators. Experience with MAS guidelines, and familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., World-Check, LexisNexis) will

Qualifications

• Regulatory knowledge of MAS and international financial regs.
• AML/KYC familiarity and transaction monitoring experience.
• Policy development: drafting policies and SOPs.
• Audit and monitoring skills with finding remediation.
• Experience with compliance software (World-Check, LexisNexis).
• Data analytics proficiency (Excel, Power BI, SQL).

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory changes and interpret impact for the business.
• Draft and implement internal compliance policies and SOPs.
• Conduct internal compliance reviews and audits and address weaknesses.
• Oversee KYC/AML processes and report suspicious activity.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

AML/KYC

Policy Development

Audit & Monitoring

Reporting & Documentation

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Tools

World-Check

LexisNexis

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Job Description:

1. Regulatory Monitoring & Interpretation

   Stay updated with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines from MAS. Interpret how changes affect the business and ensure timely communication to relevant departments.

2. Policy & Procedure Development

   Draft, update, and implement internal compliance policies and procedures. Ensure alignment with regulatory standards and internal risk appetite.

3. Compliance Monitoring & Audits

   Perform internal reviews and audits to check adherence to policies. Identify control weaknesses and work with departments to strengthen them.

4. Know Your Customer (KYC) & Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

   Oversee customer due diligence processes. Monitor suspicious transactions and ensure timely reporting to the relevant authorities.

Requirements:

1. Regulatory Knowledge

   Strong understanding of local and international financial regulations (e.g., MAS) Familiarity with rules governing financial products (insurance, securities, investments, etc.)

2. AML/KYC

   Knowledge of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks Experience in transaction monitoring systems and risk-based customer due diligence.

3. Policy Development & Implementation

   Proficiency in drafting compliance manuals, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Knowledge of governance frameworks

4. Audit & Monitoring Skills

   Conduct internal compliance reviews and audits. Ability to use tools for documentation and tracking of findings/remediations. Be able to use of compliance software (e.g, World-Check and LexisNexis) Proficient with data analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, or even SQL for some roles)

5. Reporting & Documentation

   Strong skills in writing reports and preparing regulatory submissions

6. Analytical Thinking and Communication Skills

   Ability to analyze complex regulations and translate them into practical policies. Strong verbal and written communication for dealing with staff, management, and regulators.