Senior AML & Compliance Officer | MLRO, Singapore

Intesa Sanpaolo Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Intesa Sanpaolo Group is seeking an experienced AML/CTF compliance officer and MLRO for its Singapore branch. You will lead the local compliance risk program, ensure policy alignment with local laws and ISP HO standards, and act as primary liaison with regulators.

The role requires eight+ years in Compliance & AFC in financial institutions, extensive KYC/CDD, AML monitoring, and sanctions expertise. English fluency is essential; Italian is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in Compliance & AFC in banks/financial institutions/local regulators.
• Strong knowledge of local Regulatory Compliance and AFC requirements.
• Extensive experience in risk assessments.
• Extensive experience in second level controls on Regulatory Compliance and AFC matters.
• Experience in providing training initiatives to spread the culture within the Bank.
• Experience in KYC/CDD, AML Transaction Monitoring and Financial Sanctions name screening and payment filtering.
• Experience in setting up MIS for risk monitoring and periodic reporting to top management.
• International Banking Group experience is an advantage.
• Deep understanding of Singapore regulatory environment for Regulatory Compliance and AML/CFT.
• Familiarity with Funds, Trusts, SPVs structures is an advantage.
• ACAMS certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Branch policy, procedures and guidelines.
• Assess and oversee risk management for money laundering, terrorist financing, embargo breaches and bribery.
• Align with regulatory obligations through interpretation of external regulations.
• Propose operational and procedural amendments for adequate risk control.
• Produce Branch Annual Risk Assessment elements for regulatory contexts and sanctions.
• Adopt and implement directives from Head Office on AFC risk management.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities to stay updated on legislation.
• Operate an oversight program for money laundering, sanctions and corruption controls.
• Authorize onboarding of PEPs and high-risk customers, manage sanctions screening.
• Assess compliance of sensitive corporate transactions and changes in products/services.
• Complete ad hoc tasks requested by Head Office.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/CFT

Risk assessments

Training

KYC/CDD

Transaction monitoring

Financial sanctions screening

MIS reporting

Banking knowledge

English proficiency

Italian language

Education

University degree in law, finance and/or economics

ACAMS certification

Job description

Intesa Sanpaolo Group is seeking an experienced AML/CTF compliance officer and MLRO for its Singapore branch. You will lead the local compliance risk program, ensure policy alignment with local laws and ISP HO standards, and act as primary liaison with regulators.

The role requires eight+ years in Compliance & AFC in financial institutions, extensive KYC/CDD, AML monitoring, and sanctions expertise. English fluency is essential; Italian is a plus.