Compliance Operations Associate

AZIMUT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SINGAPORE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fund and wealth management firm in Singapore is seeking a Compliance Officer with experience in KYC and AML procedures. You will support compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to regulations, while collaborating with senior management. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree and have 2 to 3 years of experience in compliance or asset management. This role emphasizes operational support across multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in compliance, AML/KYC, fund or asset management.
• Knowledge of MAS regulatory requirements.
• Reputable compliance qualification/certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC and AML due diligence on new clients and employees.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring and reviews per regulations.
• Assist in compliance and governance matters.
• Provide operational support to the Fund Operations team.

Skills

KYC and AML due diligence

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Detail-oriented skills

Organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Independent working ability

Education

Diploma/Degree in relevant field

Job description

You’ll be part of a lean and collaborative team supporting a MAS‑licensed fund and wealth manager. This role offers end-to-end exposure across compliance, AML/KYC, and trade operations, working closely with the Legal & Compliance Counsel and senior management on real regulatory and operational matters.

How You Can Add Value

Compliance & AML/KYC

• Perform KYC and AML due diligence on new clients, counterparties & employees
• Prepare and evaluate AML / KYC assessments and support ongoing monitoring of clients
• Perform ongoing monitoring and periodic and trigger‑based reviews in accordance with MAS and internal requirements
• Assist with day‑to‑day AML monitoring, escalation of red flags, and documentation
• Support preparation and delivery of ongoing compliance and AML training
• Assist the Legal & Compliance Counsel on any regulatory, compliance and governance matters
• Keep abreast of changes in the ever evolving regulatory and industry landscape
• Assist in preparing and maintaining compliance manuals, registers, SOPs and policies
• Support internal and external audits, inspections and regulatory reviews
• Prepare and support regulatory filings and applications, including product registration and license application
• Support compliance and cross‑functional business initiatives across the firm
• Handle or support ad‑hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the Legal & Compliance Counsel and senior management

Trade Operations

• Perform pre‑trade and post‑trade monitoring against investment guidelines
• Update and maintain trade records in portfolio management system

Fund Operations

• Provide operational support and back‑up coverage to the Fund Operations team, including NAV and cash reconciliations, pricing updates, placing of trade instructions, corporate action processing, settlement coordination, expense and payment checks, and monitoring of portfolio and performance deviations. The role also supports monthly reporting, client register reconciliation, and internal and external audit processes to ensure accurate and timely fund operations.

Who and What We’re Looking For

• Diploma/Degree holders with at least 2 to 3 years of relevant working experience in compliance, AML/KYC, fund/asset management
• Working knowledge of MAS regulatory requirements
• Detail‑oriented, organized and confident handling multiple workstreams
• Confident working independently in a lean and fast‑paced environment, while collaborating closely with other stakeholders
• Reliable execution under time‑sensitive regulatory and operational requirements
• Having a reputable compliance qualification / certification is an advantage