Deputy/Assistant Director, AML Policy (1-Year Contract)

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Technology Agency (GovTech) in Singapore is seeking a policy analytics professional for a 1-year contract within the AML Department. The role focuses on researching best practices for national risk assessments across ML, TF, and PF, and supporting the development of updated regulatory methodologies and national strategies.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in a policy/analytics role, strong data skills, and excellent communication, with the ability to work both independently and with

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a policy, international, supervisory and/or statistic analytics role.
• Excellent analytical capabilities; ability to dissect policy issues and offer useful options and workable solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong data and statistics analytics skills.
• Team player who is proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to drive projects to timely, high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research of international best practices for national risk assessments in ML, TF, and PF, including implications for legal persons and arrangements.
• Assist in reviewing and enhancing updated ML, TF, and PF national risk assessment methodologies for Singapore.
• Assist in developing updated ML, TF, and PF national risk assessments by coordinating with stakeholders to collect and analyze statistics and risk information.
• Assist in developing updated national AML, CFT and CPF strategies for Singapore.

Skills

Policy analysis

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Team collaboration

Job description

What the role is

The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Department upholds Singapore’s reputation as a clean and trusted place to do business by strengthening the financial sector’s defences against money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing. The AML Department develops sound regulations, conducts surveillance of dynamic risk developments, executes risk-based supervision in collaboration with MAS’ supervisory departments, and works closely with the public and private sectors to coordinate the broader national effort to combat such illicit finance.

What you will be working on

• To conduct research of international best practices for national risk assessments in money laundering (ML), terrorism financing (TF), and proliferation financing (PF), including those in relation to legal persons and arrangements.
• To assist in the review and enhancement of the updated ML, TF and PF national risk assessment methodologies for Singapore.
• To assist in the development of the updated ML, TF and PF national risk assessments, including coordinating with other key stakeholders in the collection and analysis of relevant statistics and risk information.
• To assist in the development of the updated national anti-money laundering (AML), counter terrorism financing (CFT) and countering the financing of proliferation (CPF) strategies for Singapore.

What we are looking for

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a policy, international, supervisory and/or statistic analytics role.
• Excellent analytical capabilities, able to dissect policy issues and offer useful options and workable solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong data and statistics analytical skills.
• Team player who is proactive and self-motivated, with a keen interest in shaping outcomes.
• At the same time, able to work independently, with a proven ability to drive projects to produce quality outcomes in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to engage and positively influence internal and external stakeholders.
• You will be working in a fast-paced environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and needs of stakeholders, as well as the agility to respond to changes and developments.
• As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
• This is a 1-year contract.
• All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

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