Risk and Compliance Associate (6 months contract)

GYK TALENSYNC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GYK Talensync is seeking an experienced Risk and Compliance Associate with a financial industry background to support enterprise risk management, strengthen compliance processes, and contribute to regulatory and governance initiatives.

The role involves risk assessments, KYC/CDD procedures, QA reviews, and regular updates to policies and controls to meet regulatory requirements, supporting audits and management reporting, to help the organization manage risks effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, risk management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk, internal audit, compliance, or financial services.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT and KYC/CDD regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with documentation and communication of risk findings.

Responsibilities

• Support the Enterprise Risk Management framework by conducting risk assessments, maintaining risk registers, and monitoring key risk indicators.
• Execute KYC/CDD procedures, including onboarding, screening, risk assessments, and periodic reviews.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews on onboarding, monitoring, and compliance documentation to identify gaps.
• Recommend and implement process and control improvements to strengthen risk management and compliance effectiveness.
• Assist in preparing regulatory reports, audits, inspections, and management reporting activities.
• Update and maintain risk and compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to align with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in risk, compliance, and governance projects to support organizational objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Self-driven

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, or related field

Job description

Company Overview

GYK Talensync is dedicated to connecting organizations with the right talent through innovative HR consulting, talent management, and organizational development solutions that empower businesses to build high-performing teams and thrive.

Job Summary

Our client seeks an experienced Risk and Compliance Associate with a financial industry background to support enterprise risk management activities, enhance compliance processes, and contribute to regulatory and governance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the Enterprise Risk Management framework by conducting risk assessments, maintaining risk registers, monitoring key risk indicators, managing third-party risks, and preparing risk and incident reports
• Execute KYC/CDD procedures, including client onboarding, screening, risk assessments, and periodic reviews to ensure compliance
• Conduct quality assurance reviews on onboarding, monitoring, and compliance documentation to identify control gaps and recurring issues
• Recommend and implement process and control improvements to strengthen risk management and compliance effectiveness
• Assist in preparing regulatory reports, supporting audits, inspections, and management reporting activities
• Update and maintain risk and compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to align with regulatory requirements
• Participate in risk, compliance, and governance projects to support organizational objectives

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk, internal audit, compliance, or financial services
• Knowledge of AML/CFT and KYC/CDD regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical skills demonstrated by effective documentation and communication of risk findings
• Self-driven and proactive with the ability to independently manage tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented and organized, capable of managing multiple priorities efficiently
• Practical and solutions-oriented mindset with a commitment to driving tasks to completion

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