Senior Compliance Officer (Conflicts/AML - Law Firm)

Cana Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cana Consulting in Singapore is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to support the Business Acceptance team in conflicts, AML/KYC, sanctions and client onboarding. The role requires thorough knowledge of compliance frameworks and the ability to work with an international team in a law firm context.

The position emphasizes independent work, strong research and communication skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach. Full-time, based in Singapore, with collaboration across global offices.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in business acceptance, conflicts, AML/KYC, sanctions, compliance or risk.
• Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment (advantageous).
• Strong research, analytical and communication skills.
• Exposure to business acceptance, conflicts or compliance systems.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, independent yet collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Process and review conflict search requests; analyse results and resolve or escalated issues.
• Manage new client and matter opening requests.
• Conduct due diligence on prospective clients, including corporate ownership and background checks.
• Advise on client due diligence (CDD) requirements and assist lawyers in obtaining necessary documentation.
• Support ongoing monitoring and review of existing clients.
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of information barriers.
• Conduct sanctions screening and address sanctions‑related enquiries.
• Respond to queries from lawyers and stakeholders on business acceptance, compliance and risk matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm’s international offices and business support functions.

Skills

Conflicts/AML knowledge

KYC / Sanctions

CDD & due diligence

Law firm experience

Research & analysis

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative

Job description

Senior Compliance Officer (Conflicts/AML - Law Firm)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not specified

• Relevant experience in business acceptance, conflicts, AML/KYC, sanctions, compliance or risk
• Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment (advantageous)
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Exposure to business acceptance, conflicts or compliance systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Proactive, hands‑on attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an international team

Full-time position

Senior Compliance Officer (Conflicts/AML – Law Firm)

Contextual Overview

Full‑time position at Cana Consulting in Singapore, supporting a leading international law firm’s Business Acceptance team in conflicts, AML/KYC, sanctions and client onboarding.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Relevant experience in business acceptance, conflicts, AML/KYC, sanctions, compliance or risk.
• Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment (advantageous).
• Strong research, analytical and communication skills.
• Exposure to business acceptance, conflicts or compliance systems.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, independent yet collaborative.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Process and review conflict search requests; analyse results and resolve or escalated issues.
• Manage new client and matter opening requests.
• Conduct due diligence on prospective clients, including corporate ownership and background checks.
• Advise on client due diligence (CDD) requirements and assist lawyers in obtaining necessary documentation.
• Support ongoing monitoring and review of existing clients.
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of information barriers.
• Conduct sanctions screening and address sanctions‑related enquiries.
• Respond to queries from lawyers and stakeholders on business acceptance, compliance and risk matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm’s international offices and business support functions.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Not specified.