Forensic Data Analytics, Manager / Associate Director

KPMG Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Services Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a senior AML analytics professional to lead validation of AML monitoring and name screening systems, including data lineage testing and threshold calibration. You will design and implement data analytics models, pipelines, and dashboards using Python, SQL and Excel, and present findings to compliance teams and senior management.

Responsibilities also include AML advisory, regulatory compliance alignment (MAS AML/CFT, FATF), and end-to-end project

Qualifications

• Experience in AML system validation and calibration.
• Ability to design dashboards and communicate with non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of MAS AML/CFT and FATF guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML validation and calibration engagements.
• Present findings and remediation recommendations to stakeholders.
• Apply data analytics to detect financial crime patterns.
• Design and develop analytical models and data pipelines.
• Deliver client reports, proposals, and working papers.

Skills

AML analytics

Python

SQL

Excel

Data visualization

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Your scope of work will include:

AML System Validation and Calibration

• Conduct and lead independent validation and calibration exercises for AML transaction monitoring and name screening system including, data lineage testing, rule effectiveness testing, threshold calibration for financial institutions
• Present validation findings and remediation recommendations to stakeholders such as compliance teams, and senior management

Data Analytics & Financial Crime Investigations

• Apply data analytics techniques to identify anomalies, and surface patterns indicative of money laundering, fraud, or other financial crime typologies
• Design and develop analytical models, including statistical, machine learning, and rules-based approaches to support AML detection and monitoring
• Build and maintain data pipelines, perform data cleaning and transformation, and conduct exploratory analysis using tools such as Python, SQL, and Excel.
• Develop dashboards and visualisations to communicate analytical findings and compliance metrics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

AML Advisory & Regulatory Compliance

• Demonstrate working knowledge of key AML concepts including transaction monitoring , customer due diligence , know-your-customer, name screening, suspicious transaction reporting, and AML typology analysis
• Stay current with regulatory developments including MAS AML/CFT requirements, FATF guidance, and regional best practices and incorporate these into client deliverables and communication

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage end-to-end delivery of client engagements, including project scoping, workplan development, team coordination, and reporting
• Lead and develop the DA team, providing day-to-day direction, technical coaching, and performance feedback
• Manage client relationships proactively such as anticipating needs, communicating progress, and escalating issues timely
• Prepare and review client deliverables including reports, presentations, and working papers to maintain a high standard of quality and accuracy

Business Development

• Contribute to KPMG's business development efforts in the financial crime space by identifying new opportunities within existing client relationships and the broader market
• Support the preparation and delivery of proposals and pitch presentations for prospective clients