Senior Compliance Analyst, Transaction Monitoring

GREENLANE PRIVATE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank in Singapore is seeking an experienced compliance professional to join their Transaction Monitoring team. This role involves conducting detailed reviews of customer transactions, preparing investigation reports, and collaborating with internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of experience in Transaction Monitoring and strong analytical skills, with proficiency in both English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of Transaction Monitoring experience in banking or financial services.
• Ability to analyse large datasets and identify patterns or inconsistencies.
• Demonstrated integrity in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews and analyses of customer transactions for suspicious activity.
• Perform investigations on transaction alerts and customer profiles.
• Prepare concise investigation reports and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills (English)

Communication skills (Chinese)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Banking, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading international bank, is seeking an experienced compliance professional to join their Transaction Monitoring team. The role is ideal for candidates with strong analytical capabilities and a solid grounding in AML/CFT frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic reviews and analyses of customer transactions and account activities generated from the bank’s transaction monitoring system to identify potential money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, or other suspicious activity.
• Perform detailed investigations on transaction alerts, including reviewing customer profiles, transaction patterns, and relevant internal and external data.
• Assess whether flagged activities are legitimate and determine appropriate actions, including closure or escalation for further review.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well‑substantiated investigation reports and documentation.
• Stay updated on emerging AML/CFT trends, typologies, and regulatory developments.
• Assist in preparing data and summaries in support of potential Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) filings.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including Compliance and Business teams, to resolve cases efficiently.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Compliance leadership.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Banking, or a related discipline; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 4–6 years of hands‑on Transaction Monitoring experience in the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and analyse large datasets to identify behavioural patterns, anomalies, or inconsistencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese, with the ability to produce clear, structured, and logical documentation.
• Demonstrated integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Highly self‑motivated, organised, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.