Senior Associate – AML

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. Manage day-to-day delivery of AML/CFT projects for regulated financial services clients.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSingapore • SingaporeSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing AML/CFT projects, conducting customer due diligence, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in risk assessment, stakeholder communication, and maintaining accurate AML/KYC records.

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AML/CFT Project ManagementCustomer Due Diligence (CDD)Regulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

AML/KYC RegulationsFinancial Crime InvestigationReport WritingRisk-Based ApproachSanctions ScreeningAdverse Media ScreeningPolitically Exposed Person (PEP) ScreeningAML RemediationKYC RefreshAudit Trail Maintenance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationStakeholder ManagementAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesMAS AML/CFT RequirementsCompliance ReviewsRegulatory InspectionsOperational Issues Resolution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day delivery of AML/CFT projects for regulated financial services clients.
Coordinate project activities across the Singapore team and, where applicable, offshore AML resources.
Plan and allocate work, monitor project progress and ensure agreed timelines and deliverables are met.
Review work completed by junior or offshore team members to ensure quality, consistency and compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
Act as a key day-to-day contact for clients on AML project delivery, including providing progress updates and resolving operational issues.
Identify issues, exceptions and higher-risk cases and escalate these appropriately to senior members of the Singapore Compliance team.
Conduct customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD) and periodic reviews for corporate and individual clients.
Assess and document AML/CFT risks associated with clients, investors, transactions and business relationships.
Review customer and investor onboarding documentation and assess completeness against relevant AML/KYC requirements.
Review source of wealth (SOW) and source of funds (SOF) information and supporting documentation.
Perform sanctions, adverse media and politically exposed person (PEP) screening.
Investigate and escalate unusual or suspicious activities and assist with suspicious transaction reporting where required.
Support AML remediation and back-book review exercises, including large-scale KYC refresh and periodic review projects.
Assist with escalation and documentation of suspicious activity and potential suspicious transaction reporting matters where required.
Maintain clear, accurate and appropriately documented AML/KYC records and audit trails.
Assist in the development and enhancement of AML/CFT policies, procedures and controls.
Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
Provide AML training and guidance to relevant stakeholders.
Support internal audits, compliance reviews and regulatory inspections.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, Compliance or a related discipline.
4-6 years of AML/KYC, financial crime, regulatory compliance or risk management experience.
Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, sanctions requirements and risk-based approaches.
Familiarity with MAS AML/CFT requirements and financial services regulations preferred.
Excellent analytical, investigation and report-writing skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.