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. 

• 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.