• Manage the AML/CFT program and support broader regulatory compliance matters to ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements (MAS CMS & MPI (DPT)).
• Work alongside and with the AML/CFT team members (local and outsourced) to ensure deliverables are met on a timely basis and local regulatory requirements are complied with.
• Create and conduct AML/CFT compliance training programs for team members and maintain documentation of training efforts.
• Review and investigate clients’ daily trading activities to determine whether STR filing is necessary.
• Prepare internal and external reports, including STRs, ISTRs, MAS annual AML/CFT returns and MAS AML/CFT survey responses.
• Develop transaction monitoring scenarios, and review cases in the transaction monitoring system when rule thresholds are crossed or when questionable activity referrals are escalated.
• Set and maintain parameters in relation to KYC, CDD/EDD, CRR, sanctions and relevant policies and systems.
• Undertake periodic and ad-hoc CDD/EDD reviews.
• Assist in responding to regulatory inquiries and inspection/investigation requests, where required.
• Assist in the preparation of compliance advisory memos, regulatory submissions and licence application forms, where required.
• Coordinate internal audits, external audit compliance reviews, regulatory inspections and other assurance reviews, including drafting responses, tracking remediation actions and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Perform ongoing compliance gap assessments against applicable MAS requirements and work with relevant stakeholders to remediate identified gaps.
• Draft and develop robust AML/CFT and Compliance policies and procedures, aligned with MAS regulations/guidelines/circulars.
• Responsible for AML Compliance Monitoring Program review program and outcome.
• Monitor outsourced AML/CFT tasks, if any.
• Support the use of data analytics, automation and AI-enabled tools for compliance purposes, including enhancing monitoring, gap assessments, workflow efficiency and compliance reporting, while ensuring appropriate controls are in place.
• Work closely with Group entities performing outsourced processes, to ensure Singapore regulatory requirements are understood and implemented effectively.
• Support the Compliance Head on matters relating to AML/CFT and broader regulatory compliance advisory to the Company.
• Take a proactive approach in working with relevant stakeholders, identifying compliance risks, proposing practical solutions and driving timely remediation.

• Min. 5+ years of relevant AML/CFT and regulatory compliance experience in financial institutions, preferably within the CMS and/or MPI (DPT) industry.
• Working knowledge of relevant MAS regulations and broader regulations in Asia.
• Experience with STR filing, sanctions handling and KYC/CDD/EDD requirements and transaction monitoring.
• Experience in managing regulatory audits, internal audits, external compliance reviews and regulatory inspections preferred.
• Experience in compliance gap assessments, policy drafting and remediation tracking preferred.
• Experience with digital assets, DPT-related compliance matters and/or MPI-regulated businesses would be an advantage.
• Interest in, or experience with, using data analytics, automation and AI tools for compliance purposes would be an advantage.
• ACAMS/ICA qualifications preferred.
• Highly organized and able to balance a multitude of ongoing projects and initiatives in a fast- paced environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Proactive, practical and solutions-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills and exceptional stakeholder management/relationship-building skills are imperative - you will be working very closely with many individuals and teams globally.

This role will be based in our Singapore office. Candidates must have full working rights in Singapore.