Senior AML Compliance Officer (KYC, Transaction Monitoring & Financial Crime)

Responsibilities

• Monitor AML transaction alerts and conduct investigations into potentially suspicious activities, including escalation and preparation of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) where required
• Review and disposition sanctions screening alerts (including sanctions, PEP, and adverse media hits) in compliance with OFAC, UN, EU, and internal policies
• Perform and review KYC/CDD/EDD assessments for corporate and private banking clients, including source of wealth/funds verification for higher-risk clients
• Support ongoing client due diligence and periodic KYC reviews to ensure compliance with MAS Notice 626 and internal standards
• Support FATCA and CRS data validation and reporting to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Contribute to the development, enhancement, and optimisation of AML monitoring and screening systems
• Participate in Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA), including risk identification, assessment, and control evaluation
• Maintain and enhance AML/CFT policies and procedures in line with MAS regulations and Head Office requirements
• Draft, review, and update internal AML frameworks, procedures, and control documents
• Provide AML/CFT advisory support to business units on sanctions, onboarding requirements, and risk mitigation measures
• Support regulatory submissions, audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
• Deliver AML/CFT training and awareness sessions across business functions
• Monitor regulatory developments and assist in implementation of new or updated requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head or Deputy Head of Compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Law, Economics, or related discipline
• Minimum 4-6 years of AML/KYC compliance experience in banks or financial institutions
• Strong experience in transaction monitoring, STR handling, and sanctions screening
• Prior exposure to both corporate banking and/or private banking clients preferred
• Strong understanding of MAS Notice 626 and global AML/CFT frameworks
• Experience in regulatory reporting, audit support, and compliance advisory preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English and Mandarin to liaise with internal and external Chinese-speaking stakeholders

Additional Information

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced AML Compliance professional to join the Compliance team in a senior capacity. This role focuses on end-to-end financial crime compliance coverage, including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, KYC/CDD/EDD reviews, regulatory reporting, and AML advisory support to the business.

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