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Work Type: Permanent

Start Date for Applications: 20 Oct 2025

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KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.

KPMG Forensic Team has provided investigations services for some of the world’s biggest companies and some of the most important matters of public interest in Singapore. The team comprises professionals with extensive experience in Forensic Services that include Investigations, Financial Crime Compliance (AML) and FATCA CRS Compliance.

As an Associate in our AML service line, you will gain exposure to the financial crime compliance controls and measures across various sectors, including regulated financial institutions, registered filing agents, precious stones & precious metals dealers and many others. We invite highly motivated and dynamic professionals to join us and to fight financial crime.

The role involves:

• Assists primarily in AML projects which can range from, assisting in customer due diligence remediation and backlog reviews for transaction monitoring and screening alerts, assessing AML frameworks and systems, performing Enterprise Wide Risk Assessments and designing AML frameworks. As part of the delivery of the projects, the individual may need to perform sample testing, assist in the preparation of deliverables to clients.
• Participates in effort to grow the AML service line together with Senior Management. Activities can include drafting proposals, thought leadership etc.

We are seeking individuals who are curious, meticulous, and eager to make a difference. Ideal candidates will have

• A Diploma in Accounting and/or Commerce or Business
• Proficient at Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word and Powerpoint)
• Team player with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Ability to work independently and meticulously to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to review documents in Mandarin is an advantage, as the role sometimes involves handling materials written in Mandarin

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At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non‑merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.