Consultant, Forensic & Financial Crime (KYC, AML)

DELOITTE SINGAPORE SR&T PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is looking for a professional to conduct client due diligence and ensure compliance with AML/KYC obligations. Ideal candidates should have an undergraduate degree in accounting or law, 2-4 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. The role demands a commitment to excellence and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in AML, forensic accounting, fraud investigation, or related fields.
• Basic understanding of AML regulations and money laundering schemes.
• Ability to review accounting/financial documents in Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence ensuring compliance with AML/KYC obligations.
• Perform enhanced due diligence for customers with higher AML risk ratings.
• Support Compliance function by evaluating sanctions alerts and investigating potential fraud.

Skills

AML consulting

Forensic accounting

Fraud investigation

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting or law

Job description

At Deloitte, we believe in the importance of empowering our people to be leaders at all levels. We connect our purpose and shared values to identify issues as well as to make an impact that matters to our clients, people and the communities. Additionally, Consultants across our Firm are expected to:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal learning and development.
• Understand how our daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and business.
• Understand the set expectations and demonstrate accountability in keeping personal performance on track.
• Actively focus on developing effective communications and relationship-building skills with stakeholders, clients, and team.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for working with others.
• Understand what is fundamental to Deloitte’s success as a business.
• Demonstrate integrity and an awareness of strengths, differences, and personal impact.
• Develop their understanding of Deloitte and offer a fresh perspective.

Role and Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence during onboarding and periodic reviews, ensuring compliance with AML/KYC obligations.
• Validate and verify KYC information through comprehensive research and cross-referencing internal and external databases.
• Identify and escalate cases involving politically exposed persons and customers with medium to high AML risk.
• Perform enhanced due diligence for customers with higher AML risk ratings, addressing complex compliance issues.
• Conduct Source of Wealth review in accordance with regulatory and industry standards and advise on assessment and corroboration gaps; perform subsequent uplift to required standards.
• Provide support to the Compliance function by handling ad hoc queries, evaluating sanctions alerts, and investigating transaction monitoring alerts for potential fraud.
• Document the rationale for escalating or dismissing sanctions and transaction alerts, stay updated on AML regulations, support Deloitte Forensic projects, and co-lead a team ensuring quality and efficiency.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., accounting, law) and a professional certification is a plus.
• 2-4 year of experience in AML, forensic accounting, fraud investigation, or related fields, ideally within consulting, financial, accounting, or legal institutions.
• Basic understanding of AML regulations and money laundering schemes.
• Experience providing financial crime consulting to various banking sectors and skills in analyzing, drafting, and presenting reports.
• Strong team player with good communication, analytical, and report-writing skills, and a commitment to professional excellence.
• Willingness to travel client’s office when needed, participate in practice growth, and work under minimal supervision in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to Review Accounting/Financial Documents in Mandarin is a plus.

Due to volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Candidates will only be contacted by authorized Deloitte Recruiters via firm’s business contact number or business email address.