Senior Compliance Officer (1 year contract)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Compliance Officer to join a leading financial institution based in Singapore. This is a 12-month contract role where you will be responsible for conducting post-transaction reviews, KYC reviews, and assisting the Head of Compliance in various tasks.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in AML/CFT within a corporate or private bank. This role offers an excellent chance to work in a supportive and inclusive environment with flexible working opportunities.

• Opportunity to work in a leading financial institution
• 5-10 years of experience in AML/CFT required
• Flexible working opportunities

What you'll do:

As a Senior Compliance Officer, your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of compliance activities within the organisation. You will be tasked with conducting detailed post-transaction reviews and analyses, as well as carrying out sample testing on the CRM AML Filtering System. Your expertise will also be called upon for conducting second LOD KYC Reviews and assisting the Head of Compliance in various tasks. This includes amending compliance-related policy manuals, preparing internal memorandums for senior management, and conducting AML training. Your role will also involve regulatory compliance work such as maintaining registers for gifts and entertainment, customer complaints, among others.

• Conducting post-transaction transaction reviews, analyses, and reports
• Conducting sample testing on CRM AML Filtering System
• Conducting second LOD KYC Reviews
• Assisting Head of Compliance in amendments of Compliance-related Policy and Procedure Manuals
• Assisting Head of Compliance in preparation of Internal Memorandums to Senior Management
• Conducting AML Training
• Assist Head of Compliance with Regulatory Compliance work including but not limited to maintaining of Gift and Entertainment Register, Customer Complaints Register etc.
• Assisting Head of Compliance in performing such other tasks as assigned from time to time

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Senior Compliance Officer position will bring a wealth of experience from their previous roles within the banking sector. With at least 5-10 years' experience in AML/CFT within a corporate or private bank setting, you are familiar with transaction monitoring and have an understanding of MAS Notice 626. Your ability to think independently, coupled with your organisational skills and team player mentality, will be key to your success in this role. Furthermore, your excellent interpersonal skills and patience will enable you to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.

• A recognized diploma/degree in any field
• Knowledgeable about MAS Notice 626 (preferable but not required)
• 5-10 years’ experience in AML/CFT in a corporate bank or private bank
• Familiarity with AML/CFT including Transaction Monitoring
• Ability to think independently, organised and is a good team player
• Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively, patient

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a well-established financial institution with a strong presence in Singapore. Despite being financially robust with over a hundred years of successful endeavours, they firmly believe that their success depends on the strong support from their customers, suppliers, counterparties, and local communities. As such, driven by this gratitude, they are determined to provide the most excellent service towards all their supporters. They have grown significantly over the years and continue to expand their network overseas, primarily in the ASEAN region.

What's next:

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Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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