Compliance Officer – AML/CFT (Contract)

KOOKMIN BANK CO., LTD. Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A banking institution in Singapore is seeking a Compliance Officer to provide advisory services on regulatory compliance and AML matters. You will review new regulations, maintain compliance functions, and conduct in-house training. Candidates should have 5–7 years of experience in AML/KYC, preferably in corporate and investment banking. This is a 6-month contract with potential for permanence.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in AML/KYC.
• Strong compliance mindset and good interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory to the business from the regulatory compliance and AML/CFT perspective.
• Review and assess the impact of regulations on the branch.
• Assist in monitoring the effectiveness of the internal control system.

Skills

AML

KYC

Regulatory Compliance

Due Diligence

Banking

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Banking/Finance or related fields

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for a mature & experienced individual on a 6‑month contract basis. This role may potentially be converted to a permanent position to support business growth.

• Provide advisory to the business from the regulatory compliance and AML/CFT perspective.
• Review and assess the impact of new/updated laws, regulations, and MAS Circulars on the branch.
• Maintain the compliance function in the internal system (MyStarG), including conducting UAE tests, liaising with IT headquarters on enhancements and improvements, and assisting in reviewing the parameters and thresholds for reasonableness.
• Assist in 2nd‑line review of KYC (FI and/or corporates); assist in clearing hits & transactions and other AML‑related initiatives.
• Assist in monitoring the effectiveness of the internal control system.
• Maintain the Watchlist database.
• Respond to the General Manager’s and Head Office’s queries with respect to any compliance and AML/CFT‑related matters and update them on changes in regulations and their impact on the branch.
• Conduct in‑house training and disseminate regulations and rules related to compliance and AML/CFT matters.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in AML/KYC.
• Preferably with exposure in corporate & investment banking and/or capital markets business.
• Bachelor’s degree holder in Banking/Finance or other business‑related fields.
• Analytical and detail‑oriented.
• Strong compliance mindset and good interpersonal skills.
• Mature and a self‑motivator, problem solver.
• ACAMS or any other certification is a plus but not mandatory.
• 6‑month contract.

Key Skills

• Front Office
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Due Diligence
• Regulatory Compliance
• Litigation
• Private Banking
• Risk Management
• Compliance
• Banking
• AML
• Microsoft Word
• KYC
• Screening
• Databases
• MIS