Senior AML Advisory & Governance Lead

Randstad Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Singapore is seeking an experienced AML compliance professional to strengthen regulatory governance and financial crime risk management capabilities. The role involves second-line oversight, advisory support, and contributing beyond routine monitoring through process improvements and mentoring junior staff.

Key responsibilities include overseeing AML/CFT monitoring, advising on regulatory obligations, enhancing policies and controls, and guiding escalated suspicious activity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; professional AML or compliance certifications are advantageous.
• At least 7-8 years of relevant AML/compliance experience within financial services.
• Strong experience in second-line AML advisory, governance or oversight, preferably within life insurance or the financial advisory sector.
• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring junior compliance professionals.
• Sound knowledge of AML/CFT regulatory requirements, risk assessments, suspicious activity monitoring and escalation procedures.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to provide practical, risk-based advice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee second-line AML/CFT monitoring, reviews and risk assessments, ensuring governance and controls.
• Provide advisory guidance to business and operational stakeholders on AML/CFT regulatory obligations and escalated matters.
• Review and enhance AML policies, procedures, monitoring frameworks and internal controls.
• Oversee escalated suspicious activity cases, ensuring investigation, documentation and reporting.
• Identify emerging regulatory risks and drive improvements to compliance processes, systems and training initiatives.
• Support senior compliance leadership in regulatory reporting, governance matters and cross-functional projects.

Skills

AML compliance

Regulatory oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Randstad Singapore is seeking an experienced AML compliance professional to strengthen regulatory governance and financial crime risk management capabilities. The role involves second-line oversight, advisory support, and contributing beyond routine monitoring through process improvements and mentoring junior staff.

Key responsibilities include overseeing AML/CFT monitoring, advising on regulatory obligations, enhancing policies and controls, and guiding escalated suspicious activity