AML & Compliance Manager

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.