Compliance Testing Analyst | 6-month Contract | Bank

MANPOWER STAFFING SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MANPOWER STAFFING SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD is seeking an experienced Compliance Testing professional in Singapore. You will execute testing reviews, evaluate controls, and identify gaps to strengthen the control environment across regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Responsibilities include drafting testing reports, engaging stakeholders on remediation plans, and validating management actions to close gaps, with emphasis on data analytics and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Finance, Banking, Accountancy or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Compliance Testing, Compliance Assurance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Operational Risk, or Control Testing in banking/financial services.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, processes, risks, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience performing control testing, compliance reviews, risk assessments, or audit engagements.

Responsibilities

• Execute compliance testing reviews per approved plans, methodologies, and governance standards.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of processes to assess regulatory compliance and control frameworks.
• Identify control weaknesses, compliance gaps, and risks through testing and analysis.
• Develop practical, risk-based recommendations balancing regulatory requirements and business needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Independent working

Multi-tasking

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Finance/Banking/Accountancy

Tools

Excel

Data analytics tools

Automation solutions

AI-assisted assurance

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Execute compliance testing reviews in accordance with approved testing plans, testing methodologies, and internal governance standards.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of processes and controls to assess compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and control frameworks.
• Identify control weaknesses, compliance gaps, and potential risks through detailed testing and analysis.
• Develop practical and risk-based recommendations that balance regulatory requirements, business needs, and operational feasibility.
• Prepare clear and concise testing reports, findings, and recommendations for management review.
• Engage stakeholders to discuss findings, agree on remediation plans, and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Validate management action plans to ensure identified risks and control deficiencies have been adequately addressed prior to closure.
• Monitor and track remediation progress, ensuring timely completion of agreed actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of testing workpapers, findings, evidence, and closure assessments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance testing methodologies, reporting, and governance processes.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Audit, and Business teams to strengthen the overall control environment.
• Leverage data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools where applicable to improve testing efficiency and risk identification.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Finance, Banking, Accountancy or any related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Compliance Testing, Compliance Assurance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Operational Risk, or Control Testing within a banking or financial services environment.
• Excellent understanding of banking operations, processes, risks, controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience performing control testing, compliance reviews, risk assessments, or audit engagements.
• Good analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify root causes and assess control effectiveness.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in reviewing documentation and testing results.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Solid communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience preparing testing reports, audit findings, and management recommendations.
• Knowledge of operational risk management frameworks, internal controls, and governance practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data analytics tools, automation solutions, or AI-assisted assurance activities will be good to have.