KYC & AML Operations Manager - Murex

Luxoft; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to lead KYC operations and optimize AML workflows. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in KYC & AML Operations, including project management within Murex environments. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential. This role involves collaboration with technology teams to enhance compliance processes through automation and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in KYC & AML Operations.
• 6+ years in Project Management & Program Management.
• Strong understanding of financial crime risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead KYC operations and optimize AML workflows.
• Collaborate with support teams to align compliance processes.
• Drive automation and process improvements.

Skills

KYC & AML Operations

Project Management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Compliance Processes

Tools

Jira

Job description

Overview

One of our client (a leading bank of Singapore) is undertaking a strategic upgrade of its Murex MX.3 platform to enhance system resilience, support new product capabilities, and align with evolving regulatory and operational requirements. This initiative includes upgrading from version 3.1.42.48b to 3.1.6x.x, onboarding the EQA and OSP Excess modules, and implementing comprehensive reconciliation, testing automation, and governance frameworks. You will lead KYC operations, optimize AML workflows, and collaborate with technology teams to align compliance processes with Murex platform capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Oversight.
• Collaborate with Murex configuration and support teams to align.
• KYC/AML workflows with system capabilities.
• Drive automation and process improvements using Murex modules and reporting tools.
• Identify opportunities to enhance data quality and reduce manual intervention in compliance processes.
• Lead and mentor a team of analysts.
• Oversee training and performance management for offshore teams.
• Serve as backup to senior leadership during transition periods.
• Process Development & Optimization.
• Develop and deliver training programs for onshore and offshore teams.
• Enhance team capabilities and reduce compliance errors through targeted learning.
• Stakeholder Engagement.

Must have

• Overall 12+ years of experience in KYC & AML Operations
• At least 6+ years of experience in KYC & AML Operations Project Management & Program Management
• Strong Understanding of financial crime risk management and a strong understanding of capital markets operations, particularly within Murex environments.
• Overall good understanding
• Understand the Tri party dependencies and manage risks and issues effectively
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Project management tools exposure (Jira, etc.) & Scrum certification
• Able to manage Murex-focused compliance operations team

Nice to have

• Understanding of Trade Life Cycle & Murex Platform.