The Role
Supports AML and KYC operations, including client onboarding, periodic reviews, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, suspicious activity investigations, documentation remediation, and regulatory reporting. The role also assists with compliance testing, regulatory projects, policy updates, and firm-wide AML and compliance training while coordinating with relationship managers, leadership, and external stakeholders.
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ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactiveCompliance Analyst/ Associate to join our Compliance team.In this role, you will play a key part in safeguarding the firm's regulatory standing by supporting anti-money laundering (AML) operations, client due diligence, and broader compliance initiatives. You will work closely with Relationship Managers, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to ensure the firm meets its obligations under applicable laws and regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Anti-Money Laundering & KYC
- Facilitate Know Your Customer(KYC) reviews as part of the client onboarding process, ensuring all documentation and risk assessments meet internal and regulatory standards.
- Lead and coordinate periodic client reviews and ad hoc reviews triggered by material changes or risk events.
- Investigate suspicious activities escalated to Compliance promptly and thoroughly, and prepare Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) where required.
- Conduct ongoing AML transaction monitoring within established timelines, identifying and escalating unusual patterns or red flags.
- Perform daily client screening and sanctions monitoring, escalating matches to the Relationship Manager and Head ofCompliance as necessary.
- Track and follow up on outstanding client documentation, escalating accounts with overdue or deficient records to the Head of Compliance within stipulated timeframes.
- Participate in remediation and data clean-up exercises to address compliance gaps across the client portfolio.
Regulatory Compliance
- Stay current with evolving compliance policies, regulatory developments, and industry best practices relevant to the firm's operations.
- Support ad hoc compliance reviews, thematic testing, and regulatory-driven projects as directed by the Head of Compliance.
- Design and deliver compliance training programmes for the firm, including annual refresher sessions on key compliance and AML topics, as well as induction training for new joiners.
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on AML/KYC experience within a fund management company, broker-dealer, asset management firm, private bank, or in a compliance-focused audit role.
Skills & Competencies
- Analytical thinking— An inquisitive mindset with the ability to proactively identify issues, assess risk, and propose practical solutions.
- Time management — Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail — Strong eye for detail, balanced with the ability to see the bigger picture and assess matters in context.
- Regulatory knowledge— Solid understanding of MAS Notice SFA04-N01, associated guidelines, and broader reputational and regulatory risk considerations.
- Communication — Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively across all levels and with external stakeholders.
- Technical proficiency — Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (required); familiarity with compliance screening tools or case management systems is a plus.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A collaborative and close-knit compliance team with direct exposure to senior leadership.
- Opportunities to contribute to firm-wide compliance strategy and regulatory projects.
- A professional environment that valuesintegrity, continuous learning,and career development
Skills Required
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on AML/KYC experience
- Experience within a fund management company, broker-dealer, asset management firm, private bank, or compliance-focused audit role
- Solid understanding of MAS Notice SFA04-N01 and associated guidelines
- Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with compliance screening tools or case management systems
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The Company
What We Do
Kristal.AI is an award-winning digital private wealth platform, licensed and operational in Singapore, Hong Kong, India, and UAE We unlock sophisticated investment opportunities for the underserved mass affluent investors and provide a genetic advisory algorithm that helps first-time investors pick the most suitable portfolios (branded as Kristals) according to their financial goals and risk profiles. Our diverse team comprises 100+ people, backed by a strong and supportive management team with past work experience in JP Morgan, Citibank, BNP Paribas, Yahoo, Cognizant, and IBM Security. We are also backed by a leading VC in India – Chiratae Ventures (formerly IDG Ventures). For more information, visit https://kristal.ai/.
