Compliance Officer (Private Bank, 1 year Contract)

GMP TECHNOLOGIES (S) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an AML Compliance Officer to conduct reviews on high-risk clients, investigate alerts, and support regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience in AML/CFT compliance, particularly within the private banking sector. Strong communication skills are essential. We offer a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of relevant experience in AML/CFT compliance.
• Prior experience in a similar role in a Private Bank is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Singapore regulatory landscape and AML regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform ex-ante AML reviews on high-risk client onboarding.
• Investigate relevant alerts and report suspicious activities.
• Produce management information reports on financial crime risks.

Skills

Knowledge of CDSA

AML/CFT typologies

Regulatory compliance

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor degree in law, banking or business

Job description

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Location: Raffles Place

Responsibilities:

• Perform ex-ante AML reviews on high-risk client onboarding, periodic and trigger reviews
• Review escalated alerts from first-line transaction monitoring, payment filtering and ongoing name screening controls
• Investigate relevant alerts and suspicious activities, and make relevant reporting to local authorities
• Support external requests include production orders, due diligence queries and any relevant regulatory reporting (e.g. Remote Gambling Act reporting)
• Act as an expert advisor to business and support functions on compliance and regulatory matters related to AML/CFT and international sanctions management
• Perform an annual AML/CFT Enterprise-wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) identifying risks and framework/control gaps to the attention of management and Group Compliance
• Assist with periodical risk-based design and operating effectiveness testing of first-line AML/CFT controls, including on lower-risk clients
• Represent Compliance as needed on financial crime related projects and initiatives
• Assist in the resolution of Compliance-owned management action plans from audits, inspections and Group reviews
• Produce relevant management information reports to board and senior management on the governance of financial crime risks
• Build and maintain a proactive and constructive relationship with business and functional stakeholders to ensure appropriate controls are in place for financial crime risk identification and management
• Keep abreast and understand the impact of new financial crime regulations and where needed, represent the Bank in industry consultations
• Support the Singapore AML Lead on all AML/CFT matters and any other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in law, banking or business
• Working knowledge of the CDSA, AML/CFT typologies, relevant MAS Regulations and Guidance on AML/CFT and the international sanctions framework
• Working experience of Singapore regulatory landscape and expectations needed. Familiarity with regulations and guidance in an AML, Financial crime Compliance role
• 4-8 years of relevant experience in AML/CFT compliance
• Prior experience in a similar role in a Private Bank will be advantageous
• Highly effective verbal and written communication and organizational skills

Email: [e-mail]

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 11C3793 | Charnele Tan | Registration No: R1105360