Trade Surveillance Officer (12 Months Contract)

KGI Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KGI Singapore is seeking a Compliance professional to conduct daily trade surveillance reviews for securities and futures activities. You will review alerts, identify potential misconduct, and perform investigations with timely documentation.

The role also includes AML monitoring and detailed fact finding of suspicious transactions, with additional compliance duties as directed by the Head of Department. Strong analytical skills and proactive learning are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Law, Economics or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily trade surveillance reviews for securities and futures trading activities.
• Review surveillance alerts and identify potential market misconduct or irregular trading activities.
• Perform investigations into surveillance alerts, document findings and elevate suspicious activities.
• Conduct AML monitoring reviews to identify unusual or suspicious activity.
• Perform detailed fact finding and investigation of potentially suspicious transactions within established turnaround times.
• Carry out any Compliance reviews and tasks as directed by the Head of Department.

Skills

Surveillance analytics

Investigations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Conduct daily trade surveillance reviews for securities and futures trading activities.
• Review surveillance alerts and identify potential market misconduct or irregular trading activities.
• Perform investigations into surveillance alerts, document findings and elevate suspicious activities.
• Conduct AML monitoring reviews to identify unusual or suspicious activity.
• Perform detailed fact finding and investigation of potentially suspicious transactions within established turnaround times.

Carry out any Compliance reviews and tasks as and when necessary as directed by the Head of Department.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Law, Economics or related discipline with minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Candidates with 2 years or more of relevant experience in compliance, AML/CFT, surveillance, dealing/trading desks, or risk management will have an advantage.
• Familiarity with the MAS regulations and Exchange rules in the securities and/or futures market (SGX, ICE, APEX, Abaxx) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proactive, responsible and willing to learn.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.