Senior Financial Crime Compliance Lead

sc hr solutions pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

sc hr solutions pte. ltd. in Singapore seeks a Crime Compliance Manager to lead the financial crime compliance program, overseeing AML/CFT, sanctions, monitoring and due diligence to ensure global standards are applied across operations.

You will drive control implementation, investigations, risk assessments and regulatory reporting, collaborating with regional teams to strengthen governance and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Risk Management or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of relevant financial crime compliance experience, preferably fintech/payments.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT, sanctions, transaction monitoring, CDD and investigations.
• Experience managing financial crime operations, control frameworks or investigative teams.
• Familiarity with FATF and applicable sanctions regimes.
• Ability to assess financial crime risks in cross-border payments and digital services.
• Strong analytical, investigative, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• CAMS or ICA certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation and day-to-day operation of financial crime controls, policies and procedures.
• Oversee AML/CFT, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring and due diligence processes.
• Ensure consistent application of financial crime standards across products, markets and jurisdictions.
• Identify control gaps and coordinate remediation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee transaction monitoring alerts, investigations and case management; provide escalation guidance.
• Support governance, regulatory reporting, and maintain appropriate records and audit trails.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Investigative skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

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

Tools

AML screening systems

Transaction monitoring platforms

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

sc hr solutions pte. ltd. in Singapore seeks a Crime Compliance Manager to lead the financial crime compliance program, overseeing AML/CFT, sanctions, monitoring and due diligence to ensure global standards are applied across operations.

You will drive control implementation, investigations, risk assessments and regulatory reporting, collaborating with regional teams to strengthen governance and process improvements.