Global Compliance & Conflicts Specialist

Cana Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cana Consulting is partnering with a leading international law firm to hire a Compliance Officer in Singapore to join the Business Acceptance team. You will support lawyers and business teams across conflicts, client & matter acceptance, AML/KYC and sanctions in an international law firm environment.

The role focuses on conflict search reviews, client due diligence, ongoing monitoring and information barriers, with opportunities to learn and own processes in a global setting.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience within business acceptance, conflicts, AML/KYC, sanctions, compliance or risk.
• Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process and review conflict search requests and identify potential conflicts of interest.
• Analyse conflict results and assist with resolving or escalating potential issues.
• Manage new client and new matter opening requests.
• Conduct research and due diligence on prospective clients, including corporate ownership and background checks.
• Advise on client due diligence (CDD) requirements and assist lawyers in obtaining information.
• Support ongoing monitoring and review of existing clients.
• Assist with information barriers implementation and maintenance.
• Conduct sanctions screening and assist with sanctions-related enquiries.
• Respond to queries from lawyers and stakeholders on business acceptance and risk matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm's international offices.

Skills

Business acceptance experience

Conflicts

AML/KYC

Sanctions

Compliance

Risk

Job description

Cana Consulting is partnering with a leading international law firm to hire a Compliance Officer in Singapore to join the Business Acceptance team. You will support lawyers and business teams across conflicts, client & matter acceptance, AML/KYC and sanctions in an international law firm environment.

The role focuses on conflict search reviews, client due diligence, ongoing monitoring and information barriers, with opportunities to learn and own processes in a global setting.